Hypercalcemia and Hypocalcemia Flashcards
1
Q
what makes up total serum calcium?
A
bound and ionized calcium
2
Q
what is the equation for corrected calcium?
A
correct calcium = total calcium - serum albumin + 3.5
3
Q
what is the most common cause of hypeercalcemia in dogs?
A
malignancy
4
Q
what is hypercalcemia usually from in cats?
A
idiopathic
5
Q
how can you treat hypercalcemia?
A
IV 0.9% NaCl
furosemide
pamidronate disodium
definitive therapy
preednisonee
6
Q
when is hypocalcemia seen in dogs?
A
ethylene glycol
phosphate enema
intestinal malabsorption
post-parathyroidectomy
primary hypoparathyroidism
7
Q
how does renal disease cause hypocalcemia?
A
decreased activation of vitamin D
8
Q
what calcium levels are seen with renal disease?
A
can be low, normal, or high
9
Q
how can you give calcium gluconate?
A
IV
not SQ
