B6-048 Drugs: Bone Mineral Homeostasis Flashcards
oral glucocorticoids are a major risk factor for
osteoporosis
calcium and phosphorus regulation is regulated by [2 main ones she mentioned]
1,25-dihydroxvitamin D3
Parathyroid hormone
PTH and vitamin D stimulate […] proliferation and differentiation
preosteoblast
PTH and vitamin D stimulate differentiation and activation of […]
osteoclasts
used as prophylaxis treatment of osteoporosis
calcium
used to treat hypocalcemia due to dietary insufficiency or malabsorption states
calcium
oral preparations of calcium [2]
calcium carbonate
calcium citrate
IV preparation of calcium
calcium gluconate
most likely calcium supplement to cause gas, bloating, and constipation
calcium carbonate
which calcium MUST be taken with food
calcium carbonate
oral calcium that is cheapest
calcium carbonate
oral calcium that causes fewer GI problems and can be taken without food
calcium citrate
used to treat osteoporosis and osteomalacia in combination with calcium
vitamin D
prophylaxis and treatment of nutritional rickets
vitamin D
which vitamin D has the longest half life?
cholecalciferol (D3)
which vitamin D requires bioactivation?
cholecalciferol (D3)
most active form of vitamin D
requires prescription
calcitriol
vitamin D used for metabolic rickets, hypothyroidism, secondary HyperPTH due to kidney failure
calcitriol
vegetarian option for vitamin D, but is less physiological overall
ergocalciferol
which form of vitamin D is OTC?
cholecalciferol
suppress the activity of osteoclasts inhibits bone resorption
bisphosphonates
bisphosphonates are primarily used to treat
osteoporosis
instructions for taking bisphosphonates
take with full glass of water on an empty stomach and remain upright for 30 min