In the treatment of severe hypercalcemia, loop diuretics are administered along with which of the following to prevent volume depletion?
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Correct answer: Normal Saline
Loop diuretics promote calcium excretion (calciuria). To safely treat hypercalcemia, large volumes of normal saline must be infused simultaneously to maintain GFR and prevent the dehydration that would otherwise limit the diuretic effect.
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