Clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia would include which of the following? 1. Abdominal cramps 2. Depressed tendon reflexes 3. Electrocardiogram abnormalities 4. Muscular twitching and spasm
a. 2 and 4 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 3, and 4 only
d. 3 only
ANS: C
Symptoms of hypocalcemia include: hyperactive tendon reflexes, muscle twitching, spasm, ab-dominal cramps, ECG changes, and convulsions.
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