A 40-year-old woman has a thyroidectomy and develops perioral tingling and carpopedal spasm on day two. What is the cause?
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Correct answer: D. Hypocalcaemia
- Step 1: Damage to the parathyroid glands causes hypocalcaemia. Answer: Hypocalcaemia. Why not the others: Hypokalaemia, Hypomagnesaemia from poor intake and Hyponatraemia don't fit.
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