Hypercalcaemia related to maligancy Flashcards
1
Q
Hypercalcaemia
A
elevated Ca levels
2
Q
causes
A
hyperparathyroidism
malignancy
3
Q
signs
A
psychiatric moans
abdominal groans
sore bones
renal stones
4
Q
investigations
A
serum test
ECG
bone/DEXA scan
5
Q
management
A
rehydration
biphosphonate
recheck serum Ca at day 2 and 4
loop diuretics