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4th March 2024

A 68-year-old man presents to his GP complaining of pain in his pelvis and lower legs.

A 68-year-old man presents to his GP complaining of pain in his pelvis and lower legs. This pain has been worsening over the last 6 months and it is now painful to walk. He has been self-medicating with PRN paracetamol to deal with the pain. He has no past medical conditions and no known drug allergies.
Blood results show:

Blood Results Reference Ranges
Calcium 2.4 2.1-2.6 mmol/L
Phosphate 1.2 0.7-1.4 mmol/L
ALP 424 30-150 umpl/L
PTH 2.1 0.8–8.5pmol/L

Select the most appropriate management:

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