Biochemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What is osteoporosis
A
where there is not enough bone with increased fracture risk. Decrease in mineral bone density
2
Q
What are the 2 diffenret types of osteoprosis
A
Type 1- menopausal, 2- old age
3
Q
What test is done on osteoporosis
A
DEXA bone scan
4
Q
What is the best treatment for osteoporosis
A
bisphosphonates
5
Q
what is osteomalacia
A
abnormal softening of the skin
6
Q
what is the disease called in osteomalacia that occurs in children
A
rickets
7
Q
what is the principal behind osteomalacia
A
deficiency in calcium, or Vit D
8
Q
How do you treat osteomalacia
A
Vit D therapy, with calcium and phosphate addition
9
Q
What is hyperparathyroid
A
overreactive thyroid which produces PTH
