Question

question 22
1 pts
a patient experiences a carpal spasm when a blood pressure cuff is inflated. which diagnostic testing will the provider consider evaluating to determine the cause of this finding?
calcitriol level
c - reactive protein
magnesium and vitamin d
protein electrophoresis
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Explanation:

Carpal spasm when a blood - pressure cuff is inflated (Trousseau's sign) is a sign of hypocalcemia. Calcitriol (active form of vitamin D) is involved in calcium metabolism. Measuring calcitriol level can help in evaluating the cause of hypocalcemia. C - reactive protein is a marker of inflammation. Magnesium and vitamin D (while vitamin D is related, the question is more specifically about calcitriol which is the active form). Protein electrophoresis is used to analyze proteins in the blood, not directly related to this sign.

Answer:

Calcitriol level