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A 27-year-old woman presents to the emergency room with a panic attack. She appears healthy except for tachycardia and a respiratory rate of 30. Electrolytes include calcium 10.0 mg/dL, albumin 4.0 g/dL, phosphorus 0.8 mg/dL, and magnesium 1.5 mEq/L. Arterial blood gases include pH of 7.56, PCO2 21 mm Hg, and PO2 99 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the hypophosphatemia?
Hypomagnesemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Respiratory alkalosis with intracellular shift
Poor dietary intake
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