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Oncological Emergencies Part 4: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy & Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)

Course Expert: Katie Fiel, MSN, RN, OCN

Course Description: This course will review the pathophysiology, risk factors, presentation, management, and nursing considerations related to Hypercalcemia of Malignancy and SIADH.

Hypercalcemia, Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH), Nursing Prerequisites, Patient Safety, Bone Resorption, Humoral Hypercalcemia of Malignancy (HHM), Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Calcitriol, Calcitonin, Renal Insufficiency, Breast Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Lymphomas, Corrected Calcium Level, IV Hydration, Bisphosphonates, Denosumab, Gallium Nitrate, Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH), Hyponatremia