This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Fluid & Electrolyte, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'A child came to the casualty with tetany. what will you do: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Inj. Phenytoin, B. Inj. Phenobarbitone, C. Inj. Calcium gluconate, D. Wait and watch', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': "Answer: C \nExplanation: Ans: c (Inj .calcium gluconate) Ref: Nelson, 18th ed, p. 258; OP Ghai, 6th ed, p. 88Hypocalcemia may manifest with jitteriness, tetany, caipopedal spasms, laryngospasm and seizures.Signs of latent tetany(1) Trousseau's sign- caipopedal spasm of forearm and hand(2) Chovsteks sign- twitching of the orbicularis oculi and mouth by tapping the facial nerve anterior to the external auditory meatus.Management of hypocalcaemiaTetany, laryngospasm and seizures must be treated immediately with 2 ml/kg of 10% of calcium gluconate intravenously and upto a maximum of 10 ml.This must be administered slowly under cardiac monitoring.", 'role': 'assistant'}]