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B6-048 Drugs: Bone Mineral Homeostasis Flashcards

1
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oral glucocorticoids are a major risk factor for

A

osteoporosis

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2
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calcium and phosphorus regulation is regulated by [2 main ones she mentioned]

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1,25-dihydroxvitamin D3
Parathyroid hormone

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3
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PTH and vitamin D stimulate […] proliferation and differentiation

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preosteoblast

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4
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PTH and vitamin D stimulate differentiation and activation of […]

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osteoclasts

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5
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used as prophylaxis treatment of osteoporosis

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calcium

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6
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used to treat hypocalcemia due to dietary insufficiency or malabsorption states

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calcium

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7
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oral preparations of calcium [2]

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calcium carbonate
calcium citrate

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8
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IV preparation of calcium

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calcium gluconate

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9
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most likely calcium supplement to cause gas, bloating, and constipation

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calcium carbonate

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10
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which calcium MUST be taken with food

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calcium carbonate

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11
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oral calcium that is cheapest

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calcium carbonate

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12
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oral calcium that causes fewer GI problems and can be taken without food

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calcium citrate

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13
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used to treat osteoporosis and osteomalacia in combination with calcium

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vitamin D

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14
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prophylaxis and treatment of nutritional rickets

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vitamin D

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15
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which vitamin D has the longest half life?

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cholecalciferol (D3)

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16
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which vitamin D requires bioactivation?

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cholecalciferol (D3)

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17
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most active form of vitamin D
requires prescription

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calcitriol

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18
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vitamin D used for metabolic rickets, hypothyroidism, secondary HyperPTH due to kidney failure

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calcitriol

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19
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vegetarian option for vitamin D, but is less physiological overall

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ergocalciferol

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20
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which form of vitamin D is OTC?

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cholecalciferol

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21
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suppress the activity of osteoclasts inhibits bone resorption

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bisphosphonates

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22
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bisphosphonates are primarily used to treat

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osteoporosis

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23
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instructions for taking bisphosphonates

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take with full glass of water on an empty stomach and remain upright for 30 min

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24
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most common adverse effect of bisphosphonates

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esophageal and gastric irritation

25
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long term use (5+ years) of bisphosphonates can cause

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osteonecrosis of the jaw

26
Q

a “drug holiday” from bisphosphonates is recommended after […] years

27
Q

etidronate is administed [time]

28
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alendronate is administered [time]

29
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risendronate is administered [time]

30
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IV bisphophonate administered annually

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zoledronic acid

31
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bisphosphate that is available in oral and IV preparations

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ibandronate

**monthly or quarterly

32
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etidronate is only used to treat

33
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stimulates new bone that is structurally normal, structurally analogous to PTH

A

teriparatide

34
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not recommended for use > 2 years d/t black box warning for osteosarcoma

A

teriparatide

35
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how is teriparatide administered?

36
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works to increase bone mass, but is not as effect as bisphosphonates or teriparatide

A

calcitonin

37
Q

RANKL inhibitor that suppresses bone resorption

38
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sclerostin inhibitor
suppresses bone resorption and increases bone formation

A

romosozumab

39
Q

should be administered with calcium and vitamin D

A

romosozumab

40
Q

acts as an agonists in bone and liver
antagonist in breast and uterus

A

raloxifene

41
Q

SERM

A

raloxifene

42
Q

reduces bone-resorbing effects of PTH
but not recommended for postmenopausal osteoporosis

A

estrogen

**increased risk of cancer

43
Q

activates the calcium sensing receptor (CaSR) in parathyroid gland

A

cinacalcet

44
Q

used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in renal disease and parathyroid carcinoma

A

cinacalcet

45
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stabilizes hydroxyapatite crystal in bone and teeth
used to prevent dental caries

46
Q

increase Ca+ reabsorption in the DCT
used to treat hypercalciuria

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thiazide diuretic

47
Q

decrease Ca++ absorption
increase Ca++ excretion
block bone formation

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glucocorticoids

**lead to osteporosis

48
Q

recombinant PTH analog

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teriparatide

49
Q

osteonecrosis of the jaw is an adverse effect of

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bisphosphonates

50
Q

slow the formation and dissolution of hydroxyapatite crystals

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bisphosphonates

51
Q

bisphosphonate that is administered once yearly

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zoledronic acid

52
Q

calcimimetic

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cinacalcet

53
Q

treatment for hypocalcemic tetany

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calcium gluconate

54
Q

thiazide diuretics increase […] at the distal tubule

A

calcium resorption

55
Q

activates CaSR and is used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism

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cinacalcet

56
Q

RANKL inhibitor used to treat osteoporosis

57
Q

how do glucocorticoids (prednisone) cause osteoporosis?

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decreases Ca++ absorption
increases Ca++ excretion
blocks bone formations

58
Q

[…] are sometimes used in hypogonadal men with low bone density

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