Endo Flashcards
1
Q
osteoporosis Ix?
gold standard?
A
FRAX
DEXA
Xrays
mri
2
Q
Mx of osteoporosis
A
lifestyle - stop smoking
diet adequate vitD and calcium
bisphosphonates - alenderonate
3
Q
denusumab?
A
RANK ligand
human monoclonal antibody that inhibits RANK ligand, which in turn inhibits the maturation of osteoclasts
given as a single subcutaneous injection every 6 months