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CHIMPANZEES mnemonic for hypercalcemia

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CHIMPANZEES is a mnemonic used to remember the symptoms of hypercalcemia.

Step-by-step explanation:

CHIMPANZEES is a mnemonic used to remember the symptoms of hypercalcemia, which is abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood. Each letter in the word represents a symptom:

  • C - Constipation
  • H - Hypercalcemia
  • I - Increased blood calcium levels
  • M - Mental confusion
  • P - Poor appetite
  • A - Anorexia (loss of appetite)
  • N - Nephrolithiasis (formation of kidney stones)
  • Z - Zest for life is diminished
  • E - EKG changes
  • E - Excessive thirst and urination
  • S - Sluggish reflexes

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