CKD and Mineral and Bone Disorders Flashcards
when does the parathyroid produce PTH?
in response to low serum calcium levels
what are 3 ways that PTH can increase calcium levels?
- stimulate osteoclasts to release more calcium from bone
- decrease secretion of calcium by the kidney
- activating vitamin D
what does calcitriol increase?
calcium
how can calcitriol increase calcium? 2
- increase absorption in the GI tract
- increase calcium reabsorption in the distal tubules of the kidney
what can nephron loss cause an increase in? 2
- plasma phosphate
- increased calcium and phosphate binding
what are 2 things that nephron loss can decrease?
- vitamin D activation in the kidneys
- plasma calcium
what can renal osteodystrophy cause an incraese in?
aluminum
what are 5 symptoms of secondary hyperparathyroidism?
- decreased range of motion
- gritty sensation in the eyes
- calcium deposits
- redness
- inflammation
what is the corrected serum calcium range?
8.4-9.5
what is the normal serum phosphorous range?
3.5-5.5
what is the range for PTH levels?
300-500
what should you treat first for renal osteodystrophy?
phosphate
what are 4 non-pharm treatments for renal osteodystrophy?
- dietary restriction of phosphorous
- hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis
- restriction of aluminum exposure
- removal of the parathyroid glands (last resort)
what is the range to restrict phosphorous to?
800-1000 mg/day
what is hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis insufficient for?
hyperphosphatemia
if PTH levels are at ______ the removal of parathyroid glands can be considered?
> 800
what is a pharmacologic treatment that can be used to treat hyperphosphatemia?
phosphate binders
what are the 5 types of phosphate binders that can be used to treat hyperphosphatemia?
- aluminum-based
- calcium-based
- aluminum/calcium free
- iron based
- magnesium based
what type of phosphate binder cannot be used chronically?
aluminum based phosphate binders
how long can aluminum phosphate binders be used?
4 weeks max
what are the 3 symptoms that show aluminum toxicity?
- neurotoxicity
- bone disease
- anemia
when are the aluminum based phosphate binders used?
when phosphate levels are >7 and pt doesn’t respond to other binders
what are 4 things you should monitor for aluminum based phosphate binders?
- PTH
- calcium
- phosphate
- serum aluminum concentrations
what are the 2 types of calcium based phosphate binders?
- calcium carbonate
- calcium acetate
what can the ca2+ phosphate binders aid in?
metabolic acidosis
which of the 2 calcium based phosphate binders is more potent?
calcium acetate
what patients should calcium based phosphate binders not be used in? 3
- elevate serum calcium
- arterial calcifications
- adynamic bone disease
you should not exceed how much elemental calcium per day from the calcium based phosphate binders?
1500mg
what are 5 side effects of the aluminum based phosphate binders?
- constipation
- nausea
- poor taste
- dialysis dementia
- osteomalacia
what are 3 side effects of the calcium based phosphate binders?
- constipation
- nausea
- hypercalcemia
what are 3 things you should monitor when taking calcium based phosphate binders?
- calcium
- phosphate
- PTH
what are 4 common interactions seen with calcium based phosphate binders?
- quinolones
- tetracyclines
- oral bisphosphonates
- thyroid products
when should you monitor calcium levels closely when patients are on calcium based phosphate binders?
vitamin d supplementation
when can you use phosphate binders? 2
- when serum phosphate cannot be controlled through diet
- patients receiving dialysis
what are 2 aluminum/calcium free phosphate binders?
- sevelamer
- lanthanum carbonate
what phosphate binder has cholesterol benefits?
sevelamer