A 46-year-old patient with hyperparathyroidism has high calcium levels, bone pain, and kidney stones. The parathyroid hormone level is elevated. Which...

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A 46-year-old patient with hyperparathyroidism has high calcium levels, bone pain, and kidney stones. The parathyroid hormone level is elevated. Which is the definitive management?

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Parathyroidectomy

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Oral bisphosphonates

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Cinacalcet therapy

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High fluid intake and observation

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Vitamin D supplementation

MCQ (SBA): Hyperparathyroidism

A 46-year-old patient with hyperparathyroidism has high calcium levels, bone pain, and kidney stones. The parathyroid hormone level is elevated. Which is the definitive management?