Hypocalcemia

Question 1

What is the level for hypocalcemia?

Answer 1

< 8.5

Question 2

What are 8 causes of hypocalcemia?

Answer 2

Osteoarthritis
Bed ridden patients
Hypoparathyroidism
Thyroidectomy
After citrated blood infusion
Renal failure
Poor diet
Pancreatitis

Question 3

S/S of hypocalcemia?

Answer 3

C- Convulsions
A- Arrythmias
T- Tetany
S- Stridor/Spasms

Question 4

Treatment for hypocalcemia?

Answer 4

Increase intake
Seizure precautions
Education on diet
Avoid phosphorus and loop diuretics