Which of the following statements about the management of hypercalcemia is FALSE?
A. Risedronate is not recommended for the treatment of severe hypercalcemia Wrong Choice!
B. Calcitonin decreases bone resorption but takes 48 hours to see a decrease in serum calcium levels Correct Choice
C. Denosumab limits bone resorption by inhibiting receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B (RANKL) Wrong Choice!
D. Dialysis may be needed if he has renal failure due to hypercalcemia or multiple myeloma or both Wrong Choice!
Answer:B
Which of the following statements about the management of hypercalcemia is FALSE?
A. Risedronate is not recommended for the treatment of severe hypercalcemia Wrong Choice! B. Calcitonin decreases bone resorption but takes 48 hours to see a decrease in serum calcium levels Correct Choice C. Denosumab limits bone resorption by inhibiting receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B (RANKL) Wrong Choice! D. Dialysis may be needed if he has renal failure due to hypercalcemia or multiple myeloma or both Wrong Choice!