Question 177 · LEK · Calcium balance
A 68-year-old female with breast cancer and metastases to the vertebral column and ribs diagnosed 3 years earlier came to the emergency department. The main cause of her visit was abdominal pain lasting for several days. Additionally, she complained of polyuria, constipation and palpitations. Which of the following is the cause of the observed symptoms?
- A. hyperkalemia.
- B. hypokalemia.
- C. hypercalcaemia.
- D. hypocalcaemia.
- E. hyponatremia.
Hint
Bone metastases from breast cancer release a particular electrolyte into the blood; match polyuria and constipation to it.
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