(hypocalcemia) chvostek and trousseau signs

Question 1

also known as weiss sign
is signs of tetany seen in hypocalcemia

Answer 1

chvostek sign

Question 2

chvostek is abnormal stimulation of ______ nerve

Answer 2

facial nerve

Question 3

when facial nerve is tapped at the angle of the jaw (masseter muscle) what happens

Answer 3

facial muscles on same side contract momentarily due to hyperexcitability of nerves

Question 4

describe chvostek sign

Answer 4

contraction of ipsilateral facial muscles by tapping facial nerve anterior to the ear

Question 5

what is the response of chvostek sign

Answer 5

twitching of the lip to spasm of all facial muscles

Question 6

what is trousseau sign is the induction of _____

Answer 6

carpopedal spasm by inflation of sphygmomanometer above SBP for 3min

Question 7

what is the response of carpopedal spasm

Answer 7

adduction of thumb
flexion of metacarpophalangeal joints
extension of interphalangeal joints
flexion of wrist