Acute oncology Flashcards
1
Q
Management of hypercalcaemia (bone-mets induced)
A
- IV fluids over 24 hours (4L)
- IV Bisphosphonates
- Calcitonin
2
Q
______ is the first line bisphosphonate for hypercalcaemia and is given as _______
A
Zolendronic acid
- Short IV infusion, 15 mins