Thursday May 20, 1998 - Question 13

Which of the following statements concerning cholecalciferol toxicity in dogs is correct?

A. Toxic amounts of cholecalciferol causes hypercalcemia (serum calcium concentration > 12 mg/dl) leading to dystrophic calcification.

B. Signs of toxicity occur 6 – 8 hours following oral ingestion.

C. Gastric emptying is contraindicated after cholecalciferol ingestion.

D. IV diuresis with lactated ringers solution should be part of the treatment plan.

E. Salmon calcitonin helps lower serum calcium by aiding its elimination.
 
 

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