Question

A 68-year-old man with malignancy-associated hypercalcaemia presents with confusion and constipation. Adjusted serum calcium is 3.1 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate acute treatment?

Accepted Answer

IV 0.9% saline rehydration followed by IV bisphosphonate

Answer

Oral calcium supplements

Answer

High-dose loop diuretics alone

Answer

Oral bisphosphonate only

Answer

No treatment is required

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with malignancy-associated hypercalcaemia presents with confusion and constipation. Adjusted serum calcium is 3.1 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate acute treatment?