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. A previously healthy 52-year-old man comes to the emergency department because of hiccups for 1 week. He has smoked two packs of cigarettes daily for 30 years. He does not drink alcohol. He is alert and oriented. His temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 150/95 mm Hg, pulse is 70/min, and respirations are 12/min. Physical and neurologic examinations show no abnormalities. His serum sodium level is 120 mEq/L. An x-ray film of the chest shows a right hilar mass. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in treatment?
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) Bisphosphonate therapy
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) Calcitonin therapy
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) Calcium therapy
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) Dexamethasone therapy
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) 5% Dextrose in 0.225% saline therapy
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) 5% Dextrose in 0.45% saline therapy
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) 5% Dextrose in water therapy
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) Fluid restriction
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) Hydrocortisone therapy
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) Lactated Ringer's solution
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) Mannitol therapy
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) Potassium therapy
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) 0.9% Saline therapy
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) 3% Saline therapy
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) Sodium bicarbonate therapy
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| robin082006
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H) Fluid restriction
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H) fluid restriction
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