Which of the Following is Most Apt to Cause a Hypocalcemic

Question

Which of the following is most apt to cause a hypocalcemic tetany?
A) Hyperventilation
B) Rapid and excess fat catabolism
C) Metabolic acidosis
D) pH < 7.35

Accepted Answer

Hyperventilation can lead to respiratory alkalosis, which causes calcium to bind more readily to albumin, decreasing the level of ionized calcium in the blood and potentially leading to hypocalcemic tetany.