Question

A 70-year-old man with metastatic prostate cancer presents with confusion, thirst, and constipation. Blood tests reveal: Corrected Calcium 3.2 mmol/L (NR 2.2-2.6). What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous 0.9% Sodium Chloride infusion

Answer

Bisphosphonate infusion (e.g., Zoledronic acid)

Answer

Calcitonin injection

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Denosumab injection

Answer

Oral phosphate supplements

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with metastatic prostate cancer presents with confusion, thirst, and constipation. Blood tests reveal: Corrected Calcium 3.2 mmol/L (NR 2.2-2.6). What is the most appropriate immediate management?