A 60-year-old man with metastatic lung cancer presents with calcium 3.1 mmol/L, confusion and dehydration. What is the most appropriate initial manage...

Question

A 60-year-old man with metastatic lung cancer presents with calcium 3.1 mmol/L, confusion and dehydration. What is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive IV hydration with isotonic saline and consideration of IV bisphosphonate

Answer

Fluid restriction

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High-dose thiazide diuretic

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Oral calcium supplements

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No treatment required for mild abnormality

au-racp MCQ (SBA): Hypercalcaemia in malignancy management

A 60-year-old man with metastatic lung cancer presents with calcium 3.1 mmol/L, confusion and dehydration. What is the most appropriate initial management?