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04/11/2011

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Term
male and female sex hormones
Definition
androgens
Term
stimulate an incraese in glucse levels for energy
Definition
glucocorticoids
Term
affect electrolyte levels and hemostasis
Definition
mineralocorticoids
Term
physiological exhaustion, hypotension, fluid shift, shock, death.
Definition
adrenal crisis
Term
tx of adrenal crisis
Definition
massive infusion of replacement steroids
Term
used for to help development of fetal lungs
Definition
glucocorticoids
Term
used for replacement therapy in adrenal cortical insufficiency
Definition
prednisone
Term
major glyucocorticoid in humans
Definition
cortisol
Term
contraindications for glucocorticoids
Definition
PUD, heart disease, HTN with heart failure, infectious diseases, psychoses, diabetes, osteoperosis, glaucoma
Term
short acting mineralcorticoid
Definition
fludrocortisone
Term
lack of cortisol and aldosterone (mostly)
Definition
primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease)
Term
defect in the hypothalamic-pituitary area due to ACTH deficiency.
Definition
secondary adrenal insufficiency (Central adrenal insufficiency)
Term
reduced CO, decreased vascular tone, hypovolemia, hyperpigmentation, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia
Definition
Addison's disease
Term
test used to dx Addison's disease
Definition
Cortrosyn Stimulation Test
Term
Diagnostic tests for Addison's disease (2)
Definition
insulin tolerance test, metyrapone test
Term
treatment of Addison's disaese
Definition
glucocorticoid replacement with hydrocortisone.
Mineralocorticoid replacement with fludrocortisone
Term
treatmetn of secondary adrenal insufficiency
Definition
glucocorticoid treatment with hydrocortisone
Term
what is mandatory for all pts diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency
Definition
ID bracelet, wallet card, education, injectable form of glucocorticoid kept at home for emergency use (usually dexamethasone)
Term
tx of hyperaldosteronism
Definition
aldactone (spirinolactone), Inspra (eplerenone), Midamor (amiloride)
Term
SE of aldactone
Definition
gynecomastia, antagonism of testosterone receptor
Term
SE of eplerenone
Definition
hyperkalemia
Term
Se of amiloride
Definition
black box warning for hyperkalemia
Term
adrenal carcinoma
Definition
rare and aggressive malignancy, treatment = surgical resection
Term
7 P's of pheochromocytoma
Definition
produces dopamine, norepi, and epi.
paroxysms - "spells".
pressure - sudden increase in BP.
Pain - abrupt throbbing HA, chest/abd pain.
Perspiration - generalized, diffuse.
Palpitations - tachycardia with panic/anxiety.
Pallor - from vasoconstriction.
Term
Evaluation of pheochromocytoma
Definition
24 urine for catecholamines.
Plasma catecholamines.
Imaging (MRI, nuclear imaging, PET)
Term
tx of pheochromocytoma
Definition
surgical resection cures the HTN.
Careful pre-op required to prevent intraoperative HTN crisis (phenoxybenzamine or prazosin 7-10 days prior)
Term
excess cortisol from exogenous or endogenous cuases
Definition
Cushing's
Term
exogenous causes of Cushing's
Definition
glucocorticoids given for other medical reasons
Term
endogenous causes of Cushing's
Definition
pituitary tumors
Term
eval of Cushing's syndrome
Definition
Dexamethasone suppression test
Term
tx of Cushing's
Definition
surgical removal of an adrenal tumor.
Bilateral adrenalectomy.
Chemical adrenalectomy with mitotane.
If not a surgical candidate - combo tx with ketoconazole, metyrapone, and aminoglutethimide.
Term
SE of ketoconazole
Definition
hepatotoxicity - monitor LFT's
Term
med that causes generalised glucocorticoid resistance
Definition
mifepristone (RU486)
Term
sex steroids secreted by the gonads
Definition
estrogen (estradiol, estrone, estriol).
progesterone (progestins)
androgens (testosterone)
Term
indications for estrogen and progestin
Definition
primary hypogonadism (surgical oophorectomy, genetic, etc), hormone replacement therapy, contraception (dysmenorrhea, acne)
Term
major adverse effects of estrogens
Definition
HTn, thromboembolism, gallbladder disease, dementia, stroke, hypercalcemia, endometrial carcinoma
Term
medication limited to treatment of inoperable breast and prostate cancer
Definition
diethylstilbestrol (DES)
Term
indications for progesterone
Definition
suppress ovarian function (dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, uterine bleeding), hormone replacement therapy (given with estrogen to prevent endometrial cancer)
Term
synthetic progestin with improved progestational selectivity and less androgenic activity thus fewer SE
Definition
desogestrel, norgestimate
Term
conjugated estrogens (4)
Definition
premarin, cenestin, enjuvia, menest
Term
types of estradiol (6)
Definition
climara, esclim, estrace, estraderm, estrogel, femring
Term
type of estropipate
Definition
ogen
Term
HRT used in postmenopausal women with a uterus
Definition
estrogen plus progestin
Term
HRT that can only be used if the pt had a hysterectomy
Definition
estrogen alone
Term
estrogen and progestin effects on lipids
Definition
estrogen: decrease LDL, increase HDL
progestin: increase LDL, decrease HDL
Term
benefit of transdermal HRT over oral
Definition
avoids first pass metabolism allowing for lower doses.
Term
HRT used to treat vaginal atrophy
Definition
vaginal preparations - cream or ring
Term
FDA recommends smalled effective dose of estrogen for replacement therapy for the shortest amount of time. Preferably < 4 years.
Definition
Term
low dose HRT options
Definition
prempro low dose, femhrt lo
Term
medication indicated for anovulatory infertility (including PCOS)
Definition
clomiphene
Term
used to treat and prevent breast cancer in ER+ cases
Definition
tamoxifen
Term
used in osteoperosis and breast cancer
Definition
raloxifene
Term
used for medical abortions for pregnancy up to 49 days.
Definition
mifepristone
Term
SE of mifepristone
Definition
anorexia, n/v, abd pain, fatigue, uterine bleeding
Term
androgen indications
Definition
hypogonadism due to testicular failure, hypogonadism due to hypopituitarism, gynecologic disorders
Term
are androgens a controlled substance?
Definition
yes, Class 3
Term
indicated for weight gain after surgery, infection, or trauma. decreased protein catabolism associated with prolonged corticosteroid use, relief of bone pain in osteoperosis, banned in atheletes to increase body mass, strength, and physical performance
Definition
fluoxymesterone & oxandrolone
Term
SE of androgens
Definition
hepatic dysfunction/failure, cholestatic jaundice, increased aggression/ psychotic sxs, acne, decreased testicular size, impotence.
females = masculinization, hirsutism, deepening of voice, menstrual irregularities
Term
androgen used to treat endometriosis
Definition
danazol
Term
med used for inoperable prostate CA (chemical castration)
Definition
lueprolide
Term
androgen synthesis inhibitor used to tx Cushing's
Definition
ketoconazole
Term
androgen receptor antagonist used to treat inoperable prostate cancer and female hirsutism
Definition
flutamide
Term
5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to decrease synthesis of DHT in prostate gland, skin, and other target tissues.
Definition
finasteride
Term
serious warning signs of hormonal contraception
Definition
A - abdominal pain
C - chest pain/SOB
H - headache (throbbing)
E - eye problems (flashing lights or vision disturbances)
S - severe leg pains
Term
benefits of hormonal contraception
Definition
less dysmenorrhea, reduced Fe loss, cycle regulation, lower incidence of endometrial Cancer, maintenance of bone density
Term
can women ovulate while taking progestin only pills?
Definition
yes
Term
drugs that can decrease the effectiveness of OC's
Definition
anticonvulsants (barbituates, phenytoin, carbamazepine, topirimate, vigabatin).
anti-infectives (rifampin, griseofulvin, sulfonamides, tetracyclines, broad spectrum antibiotics)
Term
when do you start OC administration?
Definition
first Sunday after menses
Term
when do you start the mini-pill?
Definition
first day after menses
Term
what should you do with a missed pill < 24 hrs?
Definition
take ASAP and continue as usual
Term
if during week 2&3 missed < 3 pills
Definition
take active pill ASAP, continue as usual but skip placebos and start a new pack right away.
Term
if during week 2-3 and > 3 pills missed
Definition
take active pill ASAP, skip placebos, start new pack, back up contraception x 7 days
Term
missed minipill protocol
Definition
delayed > 3 hrs or missing > 1 pill.
unprotected intercourse in 5 days = EC, continue pills next day, back up contraception x 48 hrs.
No unprotected intercourse = take 1 pill ASAP, continue 1 pill daily, back up contraception x 48 hrs
Term
emergency contraception
Definition
Plan B effective within 72 hrs, redose if pt vomits in the first 2 hrs.
Term
sex steroids
Definition
estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone
Term
used for tx of ER+ breast cancer
Definition
tomoxifen
Term
medication used for HRT
Definition
prempro
Term
SE of excess estrogen
Definition
nausea
Term
OCP that can be prescribed to breast feeding mothers
Definition
mini-pill (progesterone only)
Term
when does emergency contaception require an RX?
Definition
less than 17 yo
Term
does EC cause shedding of the uterine lining?
Definition
no, doesn't cause expulsion of an implanted embryo, it is not the abortion pill.
Term
types of low molecular weight heparin
Definition
enoxaparin, dalteparin, tinzaparin
Term
does heparin require monitoring?
Definition
yes, close monitoring of the activated partial thromboplastin time is required.
Term
does LMWH require monitoring?
Definition
no unless states of obesity, pregnancy or renal insufficiency are present
Term
what is a major SE risk with heparin? how should this be treated?
Definition
heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
if occurs, discontinue heparin and switch pt to a direct thrombin inhibitor or fondaparinux
Term
how is heparin reversed?
Definition
stop heparin, and for every 100 units give 1mg IV protamine sulfate
Term
contraindications for heparin use
Definition
hx of HIT, hypersenitivity to the drug, active bleeding, significant thrombocytopenia, severe HTN, GI ulcers, advanced renal/hepatic disease
Term
parenteral direct thrombin inhibitors (FDA approved for use in PCI)
Definition
bivalirudin, hirudin
Term
IV direct thrombin inhibitors
Definition
argatroban and melagatran
Term
DTI FDA approved for use in HIT
Definition
argatroban, melagatran
Term
recombinant form of hirudin and FDA approved for use with thrombosis related to HIT
Definition
lepirudin
Term
drug initially used as rat poison, pregnancy category X
Definition
warfarin
Term
what foods should be very stable in consumption while taking warfarin?
Definition
foods containing vitamin K: green leafy veggies, broccoli, salads, spinach, etc/
Term
drugs that interact with warfarin
Definition
antibiotics, amiodarone, antifungals, cimetedine, aspirin, cholestyramine.
Term
reversal of warfarin
Definition
discontinue warfarin, may administer vitamin K (oral or IV)
Term
combines with plasminogen to prevent conversion to plasmin
Definition
streptokinase
Term
recombinant human t-PA, activates plasminogen that is bound to fibrin, which confines fibrinolytics to formed thrombus and avoids systemic activation
Definition
alteplase
Term
recombinant human t-PA, less fibrin specfic than t-PA
Definition
reteplase
Term
mutant form of t-PA, longer half life, given as an IV bolus, slightly more fibrin specific than t-PA
Definition
tenecteplase
Term
when do fibrinolytics have the most benefit?
Definition
when given within 6 hours of symptom onset
Term
AE of ASA at antithrombotic doses
Definition
gastric upset, gastric/duodenal ulcers, hemorrhage, bronchospasm
Term
medication used for primary and secondary prevention of MI and vascular events
Definition
ASA
Term
tyienopyridine derivatives (2)
Definition
clopidogrel, ticlopidine
Term
medications used in pts undergoing placement of a coronary stent
Definition
thienopuridine derivatives
Term
glycoprotein IIa/IIIb inhibitors
Definition
abciximab, eptifibatide, dipyridamole
Term
when are glycoprotein IIa/IIIb inhibitors used?
Definition
pts with ACS
Term
leading cause of death for men and women in the US
Definition
atherosclerosis
Term
what does the Framingham risk take into account? when is it done?
Definition
age, sex, SBP, total cholesterol, HDL, smoking.
done when a pt has 2+ standard atherosclerotic risk factors
Term
standard atherosclerotic risk factors (5)
Definition
smoking, HTN (or HTN med), low HDL (<40), FHx premature CHD (male <55, female <65), age (male >45, female >55)
Term
what is the LDL goal in secondary dyslipidemia prevention?
Definition
<100
Term
med that is effective at lowering LDL, decreasing oxidative stress and vascular inflammation, and stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques
Definition
statin
Term
list the statins (6)
Definition
lovastatin, atorvastatin, fluvastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin
Term
hormone found in the hypothalamus, CNS, pancreas, and GI tract. Inhibits the release of GH, glucagon, insulin, and gastrin.
Definition
somatostatin
Term
hormone that is 45 times more potent at inhibiting GH release, and twice as potent at reducing insulin secretion
Definition
octreotide
Term
medications used to reduce the sxs of acromegaly, gastrinoma, nesidioblastoma, carcinoid syndrome, glucagonoma, diabetic diarrhea
Definition
growth hormone antagonists - somatostatin and octreotide
Term
hormone specifically useful in the tx of acromegaly
Definition
Pegvisomant
Term
medication to lower LDL
Definition
niacin
Term
most effective agents at decreasing triglycerides
Definition
fibrates (gemfibrozil, fenofibrate)
Term
SE of bile acid sequestrants (2)
Definition
may increase triglycerides, may decrease blood glucose in pts with diabetes
Term
medication that can decrease triglycerides, and has anti-inflammatory effects, anti-arrhythmic effects, and prevents abnormal clotting
Definition
fish oil (omega 3 fatty acids)
Term
what is the effect of zetia?
Definition
lower LDL
Term
AE of statins
Definition
elevated liver function tests, muscle pain/weakness
Term
AE of niacin
Definition
flushing, nausea, abdominal discomfort, elevated LFT's
Term
AE of fibrates
Definition
rash, GI symptoms, gallstones, myopathy, arrythmias, hypokalemia, eleveated LFT's
Term
AE of bile acid sequesterants
Definition
constipation, bloating, excess flatulence, may interfere with drug absorption (take 1 hr before or 2 hrs after BAS).
Term
bile acid sequesterants drug interactions
Definition
warfarin, synthroid, digoxin, thiazides, NSAIDs
Term
contraindication for statins
Definition
pregnancy
Term
contraindicatino for niacin: absolute (2), relative (3)
Definition
absolute: chronic liver disease, severe gout.
relative: diabetes, hyperuricemia, PUD
Term
contraindication to fibrates
Definition
renal or hepatic dysfunction
Term
most often 1st drug initiated for dyslipidemia
Definition
statin (take at night because cholesterol synthesis occurs primarily at night)
Term
most effective drug at lowering LDL
Definition
statin
Term
statin with the least drug interactions
Definition
pravastatin
Term
most effective agent at raising HDL
Definition
niacin
Term
use caution with niacin in these 2 pts
Definition
diabetics and pts with gout
Term
dyslipidemia med that must be taken with meals 2-3 times/day, often used in combo with statins, has a ceiling effect
Definition
bile acid sequesterants
Term
dyslipidemia med that is a good option for pregnant women or pts with renal/hepatic impairment
Definition
bile acid sequesterant
Term
most commonly used medication for mild-moderate pain when anti-inflammatory effects are not necessary
Definition
acetaminophin
Term
max daily does of acetaminophen
Definition
4 grams
Term
treatment for acetaminophen overdose
Definition
supportive care and acetylcysteine
Term
medication that offers symptomatic relief by reducing the inflammation and pain associated with RA
Definition
NSAIDs
Term
medication that slows the progression of RA by modifying the disease itself
Definition
DMARDs
Term
how long do DMARDs take to show effect?
Definition
6 weeks - 6 months
Term
1st line DMARD
Definition
methotrexate
Term
MOA of methotrexate
Definition
immunosuppressant that slows the erosion within involved joints.
Term
what diseases is methotrexate useful in?
Definition
RA, psoriasis, SLE, and other immune-mediated diseases
Term
AE of methotrexate (4)
Definition
mucosal ulceration, nausea, decreased WBC's, elevated LFTs
Term
how can you decrease the incidence of GI or liver fucntion test abnormalities associated with methotrexate?
Definition
giving leucovorin 24 hrs after each weekly dose and taking daily folic acid.
Term
first line treatment for gout
Definition
NSAIDs (indomethacin)
Term
medication that relieves pain and inflammation of gouty arthritis in 12-24 hours without altering metabolism or excretion of urates
Definition
colchicine
Term
can you give colchicine via IV?
Definition
not recommended due to potential life-threatening adverse events
Term
preferred medication and the standard of care for gout in the intercritical period
Definition
allopurinol
Term
what should be initiated along with allopurinol for how long?
Definition
colchicine, until steady state serum urica acid is normalized or decreased to < 6mg/dl to prevent gouty attacks.
Term
first new drug approved for gout in over 40 years. used in overproduction or undersecretion. Use colchicine or allopurinol when starting.
Definition
febuxostat
Term
medications used to decrease urate in pts with tophaceous gout
Definition
probenecid, sulfinpurazone
Term
SE of probenecid
Definition
nephrotic syndrome
Term
used in the tx of severe symptomatic gout by intra-articular, systemic, or subcutaneous routes
Definition
glucocorticoids
Term
glucocorticoid used in the tx of severe gout, that is given by intra-articular injection
Definition
triamcinolone
Term
anterior pituitary hormones
Definition
growth hormone, TSH, FSH, LH, ACTH, prolactin
Term
posterior pituitary hormones
Definition
vasopressin, oxytocin
Term
what stimulates TSH?
Definition
TRH
Term
what stimulates FSH and LH?
Definition
GnRH
Term
what stimulates ACTH?
Definition
CRH
Term
what hormones are regulated by a negative feedback system? (4)
Definition
TSH, FSH, LH, ACTH
Term
what inhibits GH production?
Definition
somatostatin
Term
all pituitary and hypothalamic hormones are commercially available, but not often used. These are used instead
Definition
target endocrine gland hormones, or synthetic analogs
Term
treatment of male infertility
Definition
FSH and LH
Term
used to produce gonadal suppression in men
Definition
GnRH agonists
Term
treatment of uterine leiomyomata (uterine fibroids)
Definition
GnRH for 3-6 months to reduce size.
Term
treatment of prostate cancer
Definition
anti-androgen therapy.
continuous GnRH in combination with an androgen receptor antagonist (flutamide)
Term
precocious puberty
Definition
secondary sex characteristics < 8 years old (girls) or 9 years old (boys)
Term
tx of precocious puberty
Definition
GnRH agonist
Term
contraindication to GnRH agonists
Definition
pregnancy and breast feeding
Term
GnRh antagonists (2)
Definition
ganirelix, cetrorelix
Term
principal hormone responsible for lacatation
Definition
prolactin
Term
hyperprolactinemia produces (3)
Definition
syndrome of amenorrhea and galactorrhea in women.
loss of libido and infertility in men.
associated with inhibition of GnRH release.
Term
dopamine agonists (3)
Definition
bromocriptine, cabergoline, pergolide ergot derivatives
Term
treatment for hyperprolactinemia
Definition
dopamine agonist
Term
vaginal dopamine agonist
Definition
cabergoline
Term
stimulates the relase of prostaglandins and leukotrienes that augment uterine contraction
Definition
oxytocin
Term
used to induce labor
Definition
oxytocin
Term
used to decrease postpartum bleeding
Definition
oxytocin
Term
what provides information about placental circulatory reserve?
Definition
oxytocin challenge test that measures fetal heart rate response to standardized oxytocin infusion.
Term
oxytocin toxicity causes (3)
Definition
excessive uterine contraction, placental abruption, or uterine rupture
Term
bolus IV oxytocin can cause
Definition
hypotension
Term
contraindications for oxytocin
Definition
fetal distress, prematurity, abnormal fetal presentation, caphalopelvic disproportion, other dispositions for uterine rupture.
Term
released in response to rising plasma tonicity or falling blood pressure, deficiency results in DI
Definition
vasopressin (ADH)
Term
route of administration for vasopressin vs. DDAVP
Definition
vasopressin = IV or IM
DDAVP = IV, SubQ, intranasal, oral
Term
used to treat noctural enuresis, Hemophilia A, and Von Willebrand's disease
Definition
DDAVP
Term
used to treat esophageal varices and colonic diverticular bleeding
Definition
vasopressin
Term
SE of vasopressin and DDAVP
Definition
hyponatremia and seizures
Term
off label use for vasopressin antagonists
Definition
hyponatremia or acute heart failure
Term
FDA approved medication for hyponatremia
Definition
conivaptan
Term
role of T4 (thyroxine)
Definition
normalize growth and development, regulate body temperature, regulate energy levels.
Term
medication preferred during pregnancy for hyperthyroidism
Definition
PTU
Term
SE of PTU
Definition
hepatitis
Term
SE of methimazole
Definition
cholestatic jaundice
Term
MC form of hyperthyroidism
Definition
Grave's disease
Term
tx of Grave's disease
Definition
Methimazole or PTU until remission (12-18 months)
Term
treatment of choice for Graves with a very large gland or multinodular goiter
Definition
thyroidectomy
Term
type of goiter that often occurs in older women with nodular goiters
Definition
toxic uninodular goiter
Term
sudden acute exacerbation of sxs of thyrotoxicosis presenting as a life-threatening syndrome
Definition
thyrotoxic crisis (thyroid storm)
Term
tx of thyroid storm
Definition
propranalol
Term
propranalol contraindications for use in thyroid storm
Definition
heart failure and asthma
Term
tx of thyroid storm in asthmatics
Definition
diltiazem
Term
how do you protect against shock in thyroid storm?
Definition
hydrocortisone
Term
tx of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy
Definition
PTU
Term
greatest concern of subclinical hyperthyroidism
Definition
cardiac toxicity (atrial fibrillation)
Term
MCC of hyperthyroidism with nontoxic goiter
Definition
worldwide = iodine deficiency
US = Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Term
tx for hypothyroidism
Definition
levothyroxine
Term
what are the rapid acting insulins?
Definition
lispro, aspart, glulisine
Term
only type of insulin that should be given IV, useful in DKA
Definition
short-acting insulin (Regular insulin, humulin R, novolin R)
Term
intermediate acting insulin
Definition
NPH insulin: humulin N, novolin N
Term
long acting insulin
Definition
lantus (DON'T mix with other insulins)
Term
what insulins can be mixed, when?
Definition
NPH (intermediate) and rapid-acting can be mixed immediately before injection
Term
contraindication for sulfonylureas
Definition
DKA, pregnancy, sulfa allergy
Term
precuations with sulfonylureas
Definition
renal/hepatic insufficiency, disulfiram-like reaction
Term
SE of sulfonylureas
Definition
hypoglycemia, weight gain, N/D, photosensativity reaction
Term
first line therapy for DM2
Definition
biguanides
Term
contraindications to bigaunides
Definition
renal impairment, hepatic dysfunction, iodinated constrast dye, GI intolerance
Term
SE of biguanides
Definition
abdominal pain, diarrea, nausea
Term
SE of incretin mimetic
Definition
weight loss
Term
incretin-based TZDs
Definition
sitagliptin, saxagliptin
Term
amylin analog
Definition
pramlintide
Term
medication used to decrease post-prandial glucose and reduce appetite. Suppresses glucagon release and delays gatric emptying
Definition
pramlintide
Term
hormone that regulates calcium and phosphate flux across cell membranes in bone and kidney, resulting in increased serum calcium and decreased serum phosphate
Definition
PTH
Term
what is the active form of vitamin D?
Definition
1,25(OH)2D
Term
most potent vitamin D metabolite
Definition
calcitriol
Term
acts on the bone and kidney to lower serum calcium and phosphate levels
Definition
calcitonin
Term
raises serum calcium, reduces serum potassium
Definition
PTH
Term
reduces serum calcium, reduces serum phosphate
Definition
calcitonin
Term
raises serum calcium, raises serum phosphate
Definition
Vitamin D
Term
tx of hypercalcemia
Definition
saline diuresis, calcitonin, gallium nitrate (in cancer pts), phosphate
Term
tx of hypocalcemia
Definition
administration of calcium and vitamin D
Term
preferred IV form of calcium
Definition
calcium gluconate
Term
preferred oral form of calcium
Definition
calcium carbonate
Term
preferred oral form of vitamin D
Definition
calcitriol (vitamin D3)
Term
tx of hyperphosphatemia
Definition
reduction of dietary phosphate, and admistratino of a phosphate-binding agent (sevelamer).
Term
tx of primary hyperparathyroidism
Definition
surgery
Term
tx of hypoparathyroidism
Definition
calcium and vitamin D
Term
what level of vitamin D is required to prevent Rickets or osteomalacia?
Definition
25 (OH) D > 10mg/ml
Term
daily maintenance dose of Vitamin D
Definition
400-1000 IU/day
Term
chronic kidney disease leads to
Definition
loss of 1,25(OH)D2 production, retention of phosphate, and secondary hyperparathyroidism
Term
tx for secondary hyperparathyroidism
Definition
doxercalciferol, paricalcitol
Term
tx for Paget's disease of the bone
Definition
calcitonin or bisphosphonates
Term
most common bone disease in humans
Definition
osteoperosis
Term
definition of osteoperosis (T score)
Definition
-2.5 or below
Term
indications for BMD testing
Definition
women > 65, men > 70
younger postmenopausal women with risk factors (50-69 yo)
Term
candidates for drug tx for osteoperosis
Definition
men or women > 50 with a hip/vertebral fx, T score < -2.5 at femoral neck or spine, low bone mass and a 10 yr probablity of hip fx
Term
indication for bisphosphonates
Definition
prevention and treatment of osteoperosis
osteoperosis in men
Paget's disease
tx and prevention of glucocorticoid induced osteoperosis
Term
long term tx with bisphosphonates may increase the risk of
Definition
femoral fractures
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