Question

Upon physical examination -- Positive Chvostek's sign (contraction of the facial muscles when facial nerve is tapped), Positive Trousseau's sign (carpal spasm with hypoxia), numbness and tinglging of fingers and circumoral (around the mouth) region, hyperactive reflexes, muscle twitching and cramping, tetany, seizures, LARYNGOSPASM, CARDIAC DYSRHYTHMIA a. Hypokalemia

b. HYPERnatremia c. Hypocalcemia
d. Hyperkalemia

Answer 1

The symptoms described are indicative of hypocalcemia, a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood.

Step-by-step explanation:

The symptoms described, such as positive Chvostek's sign, positive Trousseau's sign, numbness and tingling of fingers and circumoral region, hyperactive reflexes, muscle twitching and cramping, tetany, seizures, laryngospasm, and cardiac dysrhythmia, are indicative of hypocalcemia. Hypocalcemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood. Low blood calcium levels can cause muscle irritability, spasm, and seizure activity. The mentioned symptoms result from the increased excitability of nerves and muscles due to low calcium levels.