Endo Flashcards

1
Q

osteoporosis Ix?

gold standard?

A

FRAX
DEXA
Xrays
mri

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Mx of osteoporosis

A

lifestyle - stop smoking
diet adequate vitD and calcium
bisphosphonates - alenderonate

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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

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