A 60-year-old with metastatic cancer presents with confusion, polyuria, polydipsia, and a calcium of 3.2 mmol/L. According to guidelines, what is the ...

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A 60-year-old with metastatic cancer presents with confusion, polyuria, polydipsia, and a calcium of 3.2 mmol/L. According to guidelines, what is the initial management?

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IV normal saline infusion

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Oral bisphosphonate therapy

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Calcitonin injection

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Furosemide diuresis

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Denosumab

mrcp part 1 MCQ (SBA): Hypercalcaemia

A 60-year-old with metastatic cancer presents with confusion, polyuria, polydipsia, and a calcium of 3.2 mmol/L. According to guidelines, what is the initial management?