Dialysis Technician Practice Exam

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What condition is characterized by low phosphorus levels?

Hypophospatemia
Hyperphospatemia
Osteoporosis
Rickets

The correct answer is: Hypophospatemia

Hypophosphatemia is the condition characterized by low levels of phosphorus in the blood. Phosphorus is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in various biological processes including bone formation, energy production, and cellular function. When phosphorus levels drop below the normal range, it can lead to a variety of health issues, including muscle weakness, bone pain, and, in severe cases, rickets in children or osteomalacia in adults. Osteoporosis, while related to bone health, primarily involves the density and strength of bones rather than phosphorus levels specifically. Hyperphosphatemia refers to elevated levels of phosphorus, which does not apply in this context. Rickets, also associated with bone health in children, stems primarily from a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or both, rather than being directly tied to phosphorus levels. Thus, hypophosphatemia distinctly identifies the condition associated with low phosphorus levels.