Which is incorrect with regards to hypocalcemia?
A)it causes QT prolongation
B)treatment with calcium may not work if magnesium is not given as well
C)i.v administation of calcium requires cardiac monitoring
D)it is seen in pancreatitis
E)hyperventilation produces tetany by causes a fall in the total body calcium

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Hyperventilation causes tetany not by reducing total body calcium but by causing alkalosis, which leads to increased binding of calcium to albumin, thereby decreasing the ionized (or bioavailable) calcium fraction. This results in symptoms of hypocalcemia despite normal total body calcium levels.

Which Is Incorrect with Regards to Hypocalcemia