A 45-year-old woman complains of tingling in her hands and feet, 24 hours after removal of follicular thyroid carcinoma. Her symptoms rapidly progress to severe muscle cramps, laryngeal stridor, and convulsions. Which of the following laboratory findings would be expected in this patient prior to treatment?
A 45-year-old woman complains of tingling in her hands and feet, 24 hours after removal of follicular thyroid carcinoma. Her symptoms rapidly progress to severe muscle cramps, laryngeal stridor, and convulsions. Which of the following laboratory findings would be expected in this patient prior to treatment?
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A 45-year-old woman complains of tingling in her hands and feet, 24 hours after removal of follicular thyroid carcinoma. Her symptoms rapidly progress to severe muscle cramps, laryngeal stridor, and convulsions. Which of the following laboratory findings would be expected in this patient prior to treatment?
β Correct Answer: A. Decreased serum calcium and decreased PTH
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