Hypercalcemia And Hyperparathyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
Numbers for moderate-severe hypercalcemia?
A
12-14+ mg/dl
2
Q
Common symptoms
A
Pancreatitis from the calcium deposition, polyuria and dehydration
3
Q
Diagnosis?
A
Serum calcium exceeds notmal (8.5-10.5mg/dl)
4
Q
Treatment?
A
0.9% saline, and Calcitonin
5
Q
How do we treat hypercalcemia secondary to excessive bone resorption?
A
Biphosphonates
6
Q
Hyperparathyroidisms are usually due to?
A
A single parathyroid adenoma
7
Q
Treatment of hyperparathyroidism?
A
Surgical parathyroidectomy
