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1
Q

What is the corrected calcium?

A

Serum calcium - Albumin

2
Q

What are early signs of hypercalcaemia?

A
  • N+V
  • Thirst/polyruia
  • Constipation
  • Lethargy
3
Q

What are the signs for cauda equina?

A
  • Saddle anaesthesia
  • Hypotonia
  • Hyporeflexia
4
Q

What type of bone lesion causes hypercalcaemia?

A

Lytic not sclerotic

5
Q

What can you give to reduce symptoms of anaemia

A

Recombinant erythropoitin