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Endocrinology 12 & 13 Flashcards

1
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What happens when there is Vitamin D Deficiency, and what are its causes

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2
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Describe how calcitriol is formed an it’s role on calcium metabolism

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3
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Give an Overview on Calcium Storage

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4
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What are the treatment options for paget’s disease

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5
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Explain the interaction between PTH and vitamin D in calcium homeostasis

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6
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Explain how vitamin D deficiency can be diagnosed

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7
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Describe the treatment for OSTEITIS FIBROSA CYSTICA (HYPERPARATHYROID BONE DISEASE)

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8
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Explain what happens in paget’s disease and how it can be diagnosed(extra)

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9
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Explain what happens when there is vitamin D excess

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10
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Explain the causes of Vitamin D Deficiency

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11
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Describe the regulation of PTH secreation via calcium

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12
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Explain link between renal failure and bone disease

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13
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Explain the effects of calcitriol

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14
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Descibe the principlaes of phosphate regulation

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15
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Explain the causes of Vitamin D Deficiency on the bone

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16
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Recall the normal calcium ranges and describe the signs and symptoms for hypocalcaemia

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17
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List the causes of hypocalcaemia

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18
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Describe the signs and symptoms of hypercalcaemia

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19
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Describe the causes of hyprcalcaemia

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20
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Explain the Diagnostic Approach to Hypercalcaemia

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21
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Compare primary hyperparathyroidism to secondary hyperparathyroidism

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22
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Explain basic principles behind vitamin D deficiency treatment

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23
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Describe the processes of bone formation and turnover(might be extra)

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24
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Influence of osteoblast in oteoclast differetiation

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25
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Explain what osteoporosis is

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26
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How is BMD measured

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27
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Compare osteoporosis to osteomalacia

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28
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Describe the predisposing conditions to osteoporosis

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29
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  • Explain the mechanisms for Oestrogen/Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators

in osteoporosis. Explain any advantages and disadvantages to their use

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30
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  • Explain the mechanisms for bisphosphonates

in osteoporosis. Give details of other disorders they are used for, their pharmacokinetics and their side-effects

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31
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Explain mechanisms of action for Denusomab, Teriparatide and strontium ranelate. How is Denusomab and Teriparatide administered

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