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stephzh

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The carpopedal spasms that occur due to hyperventilation syndrome are a result of a relative ________, secondary to ________.
 
  A) hypocalcemia, decrease in unbound calcium
  B) hypercalcemia, respiratory alkalosis
  C) hypocalcemia, increase in bound calcium
  D) hyponatremia, respiratory alkalosis

Question 2

A 67-year-old female complains of fever, dizziness, and weakness. You suspect she is in septic shock. Septic shock is a form of:
 
  A) neurogenic shock. B) hypovolemic shock.
  C) distributive shock. D) cardiogenic shock.


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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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