Hypoparathyroidism — NCLEX Cheat Sheet
↓ PTH → ↓ Ca, ↑ phosphate
👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team
🕐 Updated 2026-07-11
🏷️ Physiological Adaptation
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Hypoparathyroidism on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!
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- Thyroidectomy removed parathyroids
- Neck surgery/radiation damage
- ↓ Ca <9, ↑ phosphate
- ↓ PTH level
- Trousseau + Chvostek signs
- Tetany, tingling, muscle cramps
- Laryngospasm, seizures = severe
- IV calcium gluconate if acute
- Oral Ca + vitamin D long-term
- Seizure precautions, trach at bedside
✨Quick Tip
PTH deficiency causes hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia.
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