A 67-year-old man with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the lung presents with constipation, abdominal pain, polyuria, and confusion. Vital signs: BP 148/92 mmHg, HR 102 bpm, RR 18, Temp 37.2°C, SpO2 98% on room air. Laboratory studies show serum calcium 13.9 mg/dL, phosphate 2.2 mg/dL, and albumin 3.8 g/dL. Serum PTH is suppressed. Which symptom cluster best characterizes this electrolyte disorder?
- A)Hyperreflexia, clonus, agitation, and hyperthermia
- B)Tetany, seizures, prolonged QT, and laryngospasm
- C)Headache, confusion, coma, and seizures from water intoxication
- D)Bradycardia, hyporeflexia, respiratory depression, and flushing
- E)Stones, bones, groans, thrones, and psychiatric overtonesGABARITO
Explicação
This patient has symptomatic hypercalcemia from malignancy associated PTHrP production. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →