Hypoparathyroid

Question 1

What are the S/S of hypoparathyroidism?

Answer 1

Tetany
Positive Chvosteks + Trousseaus sign
Painful tonic spasms
Dysphagia
Laryngospasms
lethargy
Anxiety
personality changes
Paresthesia

Question 2

What are the labs for hypoparathyroidism?

Answer 2

Low calcium
Low magnesium
Low PTH levels
HIGH phosphate levels

Question 3

Complications?

Answer 3

Tetany
Seizures
Malformed teeth
Stunted growth
slow mental development
seizures
cataracts

Question 4

What is the treatment for hypoparathyroidism?

Answer 4

Maintain normal calcium level
IV calcium, give slowly
Vitamin D, calcium, magnesium
High calcium meals