Endocrinology 12 & 13 Flashcards
What happens when there is Vitamin D Deficiency, and what are its causes
pg 1
Describe how calcitriol is formed an it’s role on calcium metabolism
pg 3
Give an Overview on Calcium Storage
pg 9
What are the treatment options for paget’s disease
pg 8
Explain the interaction between PTH and vitamin D in calcium homeostasis
pg 9
Explain how vitamin D deficiency can be diagnosed
pg 4
Describe the treatment for OSTEITIS FIBROSA CYSTICA (HYPERPARATHYROID BONE DISEASE)
pg 6
Explain what happens in paget’s disease and how it can be diagnosed(extra)
pg 8
Explain what happens when there is vitamin D excess
pg 6
Explain the causes of Vitamin D Deficiency
pg 1
Describe the regulation of PTH secreation via calcium
pg 10
Explain link between renal failure and bone disease
pg 5
Explain the effects of calcitriol
pg 1
Descibe the principlaes of phosphate regulation
pg 5
Explain the causes of Vitamin D Deficiency on the bone
Recall the normal calcium ranges and describe the signs and symptoms for hypocalcaemia
pg 11
List the causes of hypocalcaemia
pg 12
Describe the signs and symptoms of hypercalcaemia
pg 12
Describe the causes of hyprcalcaemia
pg 13
Explain the Diagnostic Approach to Hypercalcaemia
pg 14
Compare primary hyperparathyroidism to secondary hyperparathyroidism
pg 14
Explain basic principles behind vitamin D deficiency treatment
pg 14
Describe the processes of bone formation and turnover(might be extra)
Influence of osteoblast in oteoclast differetiation
Explain what osteoporosis is
How is BMD measured
Compare osteoporosis to osteomalacia
Describe the predisposing conditions to osteoporosis
- Explain the mechanisms for Oestrogen/Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators
in osteoporosis. Explain any advantages and disadvantages to their use
- Explain the mechanisms for bisphosphonates
in osteoporosis. Give details of other disorders they are used for, their pharmacokinetics and their side-effects
Explain mechanisms of action for Denusomab, Teriparatide and strontium ranelate. How is Denusomab and Teriparatide administered
