Hypercalcaemia

Question 1

Stones, bones, abdominal moans and psychic groans!

Answer 1

Describe the constellation of symptoms and signs of hypercalcemia

Question 2

What are the central nervous system effects?

Answer 2

1. Lethargy
2. Weakness
3. Confusion
4. Coma

Question 3

What are the renal affects of hypercalcemia?

Answer 3

1. Polyuria
2. Nocturia
3. Dehydration
4. Renal stones
5. Renal failure

Question 4

What are the gastrointestinal effects of hypercalcemia?

Answer 4

1. Constipation
2. Nausea
3. Anorexia
4. Pancreatitis
5. Gastric ulcer

Question 5

What are the gastrointestinal effects of hypercalcemia?

Answer 5

1. Constipation
2. Nausea
3. Anorexia
4. Pancreatitis
5. Gastric ulcer

Question 6

Physical Examination Nervous system findings

Answer 6

1. Confusion
2. Hypotonia
3. Hyperflexia
4. Paresis
5. Coma

Question 7

P/E renal findings

Answer 7

Volume depletion and signs of renal failure

Question 8

P/E Gastrointestinal

Answer 8

1. Faecal impaction
   2 Signs of Pancreatitis
2. Signs of malignancy