Which symptoms comprise the hypercalcemia mnemonic stones, bones, abdominal groans, psych moans?

• A. Stones only
• B. Gastrointestinal pain only
• C. Stones, bones, abdominal groans, and psych moans
• D. Hypertension and edema

Answer: (C)

Hypercalcemia affects multiple body systems and is classically remembered by the mnemonic stones, bones, abdominal groans, psych moans. Stones points to kidney stones from high calcium levels. Bones reflect bone pain and increased bone resorption. Abdominal groans describe gastrointestinal symptoms like constipation and abdominal discomfort. Psych moans covers neuropsychiatric changes such as confusion, lethargy, and mood disturbances. Therefore the complete set is stones, bones, abdominal groans, and psych moans. Choices that mention only one aspect or add unrelated symptoms like hypertension or edema don’t fit this mnemonic.