Capsule cases - Hypercalcemia Flashcards
1
Q
Hypercalcemia - symptom mnemonic
A
Abdo moans
Psychic groans
Stones
2
Q
Psychic groans in hypercalcemia - symptoms
A
Psychic groans
- confusion
- fatigue
- depression
- impaired concentration
- coma if more than 3mmol/L
3
Q
Abdo moans in hypercalcemia - symptoms
A
Abdo moans
- constipation
- nausea
- pancreatitis
- anorexia
4
Q
Stones in hypercalcemia - symptoms
A
Polyuria Polydipsia Nephrocalcinosis Renal colic Chronic renal failure
5
Q
What is the normal range for calcium?
A
2.2-2.6 mmol/L
6
Q
In metastatic bone disease, what is the cause of hypercalcemia and what is the treatment?
A
Increased osteoclast bone resorption so give IV bisphosphonates to bind to ?hydroxyapatite crystals and inhibit osteoclasts
