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Chapter 49: Osteoporosis, Menopause & Testosterone Use Flashcards

1
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Which medications can cause osteoporosis

A 
Anticonvulsants
Aromatase inhibitors
Depo-Provera
GnRH agonists
Lithium
PPIs
Steroids (>/= 5 mg daily of prednisone or prednisone equivalent for >/= 3 months)
Thyroid hormones
Others (heparin, loops, SSRIs, TZDs)
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What is the gold standard to measure BMD and diagnose osteoporosis

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DEXA scan

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3
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Who should have BMD measured

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All women >/= 65 years & men >/= 70 years

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4
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What is a T-score

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compares the patient’s measured BMD to the average peak BMD of a healthy, young, white adult of the same sex

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5
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A T-score at or above __ correlates with stronger (denser) bones

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-1

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6
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A T-score = ___ correlates with osteoporosis

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-2.5

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7
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What is the FRAX tool

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estimates the risk of osteoporotic fracture in the next 10 years

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8
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Recommended daily intake of calcium for most adults

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1,000-1200 mg elemental Ca

Do not exceed 500-600 mg of elemental Ca per dose

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9
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Calcium carbonate has __% elemental Ca & calcium citrate has __% of elemental Ca

A

40%

21%

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10
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Which form of calcium is acid-dependent

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Carbonate

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11
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Which form of calcium must be taken with food

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Carbonate

think of the word CARB = food

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12
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Calcium deficiency is defined as < ___ ng/mL

A

30

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13
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Vitamin deficiency should be treated with

A

cholecalciferol (D3) or ergocalciferol (D2) dosed daily (5,000-7,000 IU) or weekly (50,000 IU)

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14
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SE of calcium supplements

A

constipation

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15
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Calcium carbonate should NOT be taken with which drug class

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PPIs (because it is acid-dependent)

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16
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Which drugs are approved for PREVENTION of osteoporosis

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Bisphosphonates (except IV ibandronate); (1st line)

Raloxifene and Duavee

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17
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Which drugs are approved for TREATMENT of osteoporosis

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Bisphosphonates (1st line)
Denosumab
Teriparatide
Calcitonin

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18
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Counseling for bisphosphonate administration

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must stay upright for 30 min and drink 6-8 oz of plain water

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19
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bisphosphonate SE

A

esophagitis, hypocalcemia, GI effects (dyspepsia, dysphagia, heartburn, N/V)
RARE: atypical femur fractures, osteonecrosis of the jaw

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20
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Treatment duration with bisphosphonates in patients with low risk of fracture

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3-5 years (this is because of the risk of femur fracture and ONJ)

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21
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Denosumab is given via what administration and how often

A

SC every 6 months

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22
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Denosumab SE/warnings

A

hypocalcemia, ONJ, atypical femur fractures

HTN, fatigue, edema, dyspnea, HA, NVD, ↓ PO4

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23
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Which drugs are recommended for very high risk patients only (e.g., hx of severe vertebral fractures)

A

Teriperatide & abaloparatide

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24
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How often are Teriperatide & abaloparatide given and via what route

A

SC daily

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25
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Teriperatide & abaloparatide SE

A

hypercalcemia, arthralgias, leg cramps, nausea, orthostasis/dizziness

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26
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What drugs are alternatives to bisphosphonates if high risk of vertebral fractures

A

Raloxifene, Bazedoxifene/Estrogens

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27
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Raloxifene can be used if

A

low risk of VTE or high risk of breast cancer

28
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Bazedoxifene/Estrogens can be used in women with ____ for prevention of osteoporosis

A

an intact uterus

29
Q

Raloxifene & Bazedoxifene/Estrogens SE

A

increased risk of breast cancer

30
Q

Bisphosphonate MOA

A

inhibit osteoclast activity and bone resorption

31
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All Bisphosphonates reduce vertebral and hip fracture risk, except ____ which only reduces vertebral fractures

A

ibandronate

32
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Alendronate brand name

A

Fosamax

33
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Ibandronate is given via which route and how often

A

IV every 3 months

34
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Zoledronic acid is given via which route and how often

A

IV once yearly

35
Q

Bisphosphonates CI

A

Hypocalcemia, inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 min

36
Q

Bisphosphonates should be separated from ___ for how many hours

A

calcium, antacids, iron and Mg

2 hrs

37
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Atelvia DR (risedronate) should not be used with which drug classes

A

H2RA and PPIs (requires an acidic-gut)

38
Q

Which drugs are preferred for osteoporosis if pt has esophagitis

A

IV bisphosphonates

39
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Raloxifene drug class

A

SERM; ↓ bone resorption

40
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Raloxifene & Duavee CI

A

VTE, pregnancy

-Duavee: breast CA, uterine bleeding

41
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Duavee BW

A

Endometrial CA, ↑ risk of DVT and stroke

42
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Calcitonin MOA

A

inhibits bone resorption by osteoclasts

43
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Calcitonin brand name

A

Miacalcin

44
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Calcitonin formulations

A

Injection, nasal spray

45
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Calcitonin is used for

A

treatment of osteoporosis in women > 5 years postmenopause

46
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Calcitonin warnings

A

Hypocalcemia, ↑ risk of malignancy with long-term use, hypersensitivity reactions to salmon-derived products

47
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Teriparatide and abaloparatide MOA

A

analogs of human PTH, which stimulates osteoblast activity and increases bone formation

48
Q

Teriparatide and abaloparatide BW

A

Osteosarcoma (bone cancer)

b/c you’re increasing bone formation, i.e. uncontrolled growth of bone cells

49
Q

Teriparatide and abaloparatide must be kept ____

Teriperatide (Forteo) must be ___

A

refrigerated

protected from light

50
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Denosumab MOA

A

binds to RANKL and blocks interaction with RANK to prevent osteoclast formation

51
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When is denosumab used

A

When there is a high risk for fracture

52
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Denosumab brand name

A

Prolia

53
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Denosumab CI

A

Hypocalcemia, pregnancy

54
Q

What is the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms

A

Estrogen

55
Q

Women with a uterus should use estrogen in combination with ___ for vasomotor sx

A

progesterone

56
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What are the criteria to meet for use or hormone therapy

A
  • Healthy women within 10 years of menopause, < / = 60 years of age and no CI
  • Patients with RF (age, time since menopause, risk of blood clots, heart disease, stroke and breast cancer) should use non-hormonal treatments (SSRIs, SNRIs, gabapentin, or pregabalin)
57
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Estradiol TD patch brand names

A

Alora, Climara, Vivelle-Dot

58
Q

CEE brand name

A

Premarin

59
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Micronized progesterone brand name

A

Prometrium

60
Q

Vivelle-Dot and Alora are applied ___x/week

Climara is applied __x/week

A

2

1

61
Q

Natural products to use in menopause

A

Black cohosh, evening primrose oil, red clover, soy

62
Q

Paroxetine (Brisdelle) should not be used with which drugs

A

Warfarin or tamoxifen

63
Q

Testosterone BW

A

secondary exposure to testosterone in children can cause early virilization

64
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Testosterone SE

A

↑ appetite, acne, edema, hepatotoxicity, reduced sperm count
Androderm: skin irritation
Natesto (gel): nasal irritation

65
Q

Testosterone gels should be applied when

A

same time every morning

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