Post-Thyroidectomy, a Person Develops Muscle Spasms, Increased Deep Tendon Reflexes

question 20

Multiple Choice

Post-thyroidectomy, a person develops muscle spasms, increased deep tendon reflexes, and laryngeal spasm.The most likely cause of these findings is:

• A)calcium deficit due to reduced parathyroid hormone (PTH).
• B)overuse of radioactive iodine given preoperatively.
• C)a history of insufficient dietary intake of iodine.
• D)an increase in serum phosphorus caused by reduced calcitonin.

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