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Bone/Joint and Rheumatology Flashcards

1
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Which medications may cause decrease BMD/osteoporosis?

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-Antiepileptic agents
-Cyclosporine
-Lithium
-PPIs
-Systemic corticosteroids
-SSRIs
-TCAs
-TZDs

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What is the recommended calcium intake to prevent fractures?

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1000 mg (elemental)/day

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What is the recommended vitamin D intake to prevent fractures?

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400 units/day

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Who qualifies for osteoporosis screening per AACE recommendations?

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All post-menopausal women 50 years or older

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Who qualifies for osteoporosis screening per BHOF recommendations?

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-Women 65 years or older
-Men 70 years or older
-Post-menopausal women and men age 50-69 years with a history of adult-age fractures

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What T-score is diagnostic for ostepenia?

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1-2.5 SDs below the mean

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What T-score is diagnostic for osteoporosis?

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> 2.5 SDs below the mean

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When would treatment be warranted in a patient with osteopenia?

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When FRAX score reveals one of the following:
-Hip fracture risk > 3%
-Major fracture risk > 20%

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What is first-line treatment for osteoporosis?

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Bisphosphonates
-Alendronate
-Ibandronate
-Risedronate
-Zoledronic acid

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What are rare but serious concerns of bisphosphonates?

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-ONJ
-Atypical femur fracture/subtrochanteric fracture

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11
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What are counseling points on the administration of bisphosphonates?

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Should be taken with 6-8 oz of water at least 30-60 min before eating or drinking

Should remain upright for at least 30 min after being administered an oral dose

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In general, when should you consider a drug holiday with bisphosphonates?

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After 5 years of oral therapy or 3 years of IV therapy

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What are second-line treatments for osteoporosis?

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-RANKL Antagonist (Denosumab)
-Estrogen
-Parathyroid Hormone (Teriparatide/Abaloparatide)
-SERM

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What is third-line treatment for osteoporosis?

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Sclerostin Inhibitor (Romosozumab)

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What are safety concerns related to denosumab?

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-Increasing renal dysfunction
-Cellulitis
-ONJ
-Infections

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What is a benefit of denosumab over bisphosphonate therapy?

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Every 6 month dosing

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17
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When should denosumab not be recommended?

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If ongoing or long-term continuation is not feasible

Drug holiday is not recommended

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What are contraindications to teriparatide/abaloparatide?

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-Alkaline phosphatase elevation
-Open epiphyses
-Paget disease
-Prior skeletal radiation

19
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What is a con of administration of teriparatide/abaloparatide?

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Daily subcutaneous injections

20
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What is the black box warning associated with romosozumab?

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Increased risk of MI, stroke, and CV death - should not be initiated in patients who had a MI or stroke within previous year

21
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Who would be a candidate for romosozumab therapy?

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One of the following:
-Multiple fragility fractures
-High risk of fracture who cannot tolerate any other therapies
-Other therapies have failed (fracture with loss of BMD despite adherence to therapy)

22
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Which agents require antiresorptive therapy after treatment discontinuation?

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-Romosozumab
-Teriparatide/abaloparatide

23
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How often should DEXA be repeated after osteoporosis diagnosis?

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Yearly (some insurances will only cover every 2 years if not on therapy)

24
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What is the only intervention shown to reduce progression of OA?

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Nonpharmacologic interventions (weight loss, low-impact exercise, PT, support braces)

25
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What is the first-line therapy for mild OA?

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Acetaminophen (as needed or scheduled)

-Not recommended for hand OA

26
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How long should topical NSAIDs be used for OA?

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< 12 weeks

27
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Which patients may topical NSAIDs be preferred over oral NSAIDs?

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-> 75 years old
-History of CV disease
-Contraindications to oral NSAIDs

28
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What is the second-line therapy for mild OA and first-line therapy for moderate OA?

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NSAIDs

-Consider COX-2 inhibitor (celecoxib) for less GI side effects

29
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What therapy is reserviced for refractory, severe OA?

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Opioids (although not routinely recommended)

30
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What therapy can be considered for OA after inadequate pain relief w/ APAP and NSAIDs?

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Tramadol

31
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What is the first-line therapy for pain/symptoms associated with fibromyalgia?

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TCAs
-Amitriptyline
-Cyclobenzaprine
-Nortriptyline

32
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What are second-line therapies for pain/symptoms associated with fibromyalgia?

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-Gabapentin/pregabalin
-Dopamine D3 receptor agonists (pramipexole)
-SSRIs (fluoxetine, paroxetine)
-SNRI (duloxetine)
-Nonopioid mu-receptor antagonist (tramadol)

33
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How should SSRIs be taken when being used for fibromyalgia?

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In combination w/ TCAS (if possible)

34
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What are medications that can increase uric acid and can precipitate gout?

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-Thiazide diuretics
-Aspirin
-Nicotinic acid
-Vitamin B12
-Cyclosporine
-Levodopa
-Pyrazinamide

35
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When is monotherapy indicated for an acute gouty attack?

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Mild-to-moderate pain, particularly for an attack affecting only 1 or a few small joints, or 1-2 large joints

36
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When is initial combination therapy indicated for an acute gouty attack?

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Severe pain, particularly for a polyarticular attack or an attack affecting multiple large joints

37
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What medications are available for first-line management of an acute gouty attack?

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-NSAID or COX-2 inhibitor
-Systemic corticosteroids
-Colchicine

38
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What is a risk of colchicine therapy?

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Adverse hematologic events (myelosuppression, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and pancytopenia)

39
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Which treatment for an acute gouty flare is recommended for patients with renal insufficiency?

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Corticosteroids

40
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When should uric acid lowering therapy be considered?

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-2 or more acute gouty attacks per year
-Presence of tophi
-Stage II CKD or worse
-History of urolithiasis

41
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What is the goal uric acid level for patients with gout?

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-< 5 mg/dL (with tophi)
-< 6 mg/dL (without tophi)

42
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What are safety concerns with allopurinol?

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-Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs)
-Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)
-Mucositis
-Hepatotoxicity

43
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When would it be appropriate to use fuboxostat?

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-Absolute contraindication to allopurinol
-Allopurinol therapy has failed

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