Hypocalcemia is Most Likely To

Question

Hypocalcemia is most likely to
A) cause blood volume expansion (hypervolemia).
B) be treated with IV potassium.
C) cause tetany.
D) be caused by excess parathyroid hormone activity.

Accepted Answer

Hypocalcemia is a condition in which there is low calcium in the blood. This can result in muscle spasms, cramps, and sometimes tetany, which is a continuous contraction of muscles. Hypocalcemia is not related to blood volume expansion or excess parathyroid hormone activity. It is also not treated with IV potassium, which is used to address low levels of potassium in the blood.