Bone Modifying Flashcards
pathophysiology of hypercalcemia metastatis
increased PTH
increasedcalcitriol
increased resporption
decreased elimination
bone metastasis
mild hypercalcemia level
10-12
moderate hypercalcemia level
12-14
severe hypercalcemia level
14+
mild hypercalcemia symptoms
polyuria
polydypsia
moderate hypercalcemia symptoms
dehydration
confusion
N/V
lethargu
severe hypercalcemia sx
decreased GFR
seizures
arrythmias
normal calcium level
8.5-10
corrected calcium equation
serum calcium + 0.8 (4-serum albumin)
mild hypercalcemia 10-12 treatment
no sx: hydration
moderate sx: 200-400 ml/hr NS + bisphosphonate
(either zolendronic acid or pamidronate)
moderate hypercalcemia tx 12-14
hydration
zolendronic acid
severe hypercalcemia tx 14+
hydration - 200ml/hr
zolendronic acid or pamidronate
calcitonin 3rd line
2nd line if refractory hypercalcemia
denosumab
chronic hypercalcemia tx
zolendronic acid
pamidronate
MONTHLY
what do bisphosphonates do
decrease osteoclast activity
decrease bone resorption
build up the bone