A Condition Affecting Nerves Causing Muscle Spasms as a Result

question 25

Multiple Choice

A condition affecting nerves causing muscle spasms as a result of low amounts of calcium is

• A) acidosis
• B) ketosis
• C) goiter
• D) tetany

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Definitions:

Electrodes

Conductive pads or probes used in medical equipment to detect electrical activity in the body, such as in ECGs or EEGs.

Patient Refusal

The act of a patient choosing not to undergo a recommended medical treatment or procedure.

Normal Sinus Rhythm

The standard rhythm of a healthy heart, characterized by the sinus node generating a steady pace of electrical pulses.

PQRST Complex

A series of deflections in an electrocardiogram (ECG) that represent the electrical activity during one heartbeat, including depolarization and repolarization of the atria and ventricles.