A 22-year-old man receives IV calcium gluconate as part of a research study. His serum calcium is now 11.4 mEq/L (NR 8.4-10.2). Which of the following is most likely to be seen in this patient?
↑ PTH; ↑ 24,25-(OH)2-Vitamin D3; ↑ Fecal calcium
↑ PTH; ↑ 24,25-(OH)2-Vitamin D3; ↓ Fecal calcium
↑ PTH; ↓ 24,25-(OH)2-Vitamin D3; ↑ Fecal calcium
↑ PTH; ↓ 24,25-(OH)2-Vitamin D3; ↓ Fecal calcium
↓ PTH; ↑ 24,25-(OH)2-Vitamin D3; ↑ Fecal calcium
↓ PTH; ↑ 24,25-(OH)2-Vitamin D3; ↓ Fecal calcium
↓ PTH; ↓ 24,25-(OH)2-Vitamin D3; ↑ Fecal calcium
↓ PTH; ↓ 24,25-(OH)2-Vitamin D3; ↓ Fecal calcium
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