Final for Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
Risk Factors for OP?
A
Smoking Alcohol RA IBD/Hepatic disease Old Low BW Hx of Fx Hx of steroid Vit D/Calcium deficiency
2
Q
What is the role of Estrogen in Preventing OP?
A
Decrease Osteoclast activity
increase Osteoblast
3
Q
Side effects of estrogen?
What are conditions where it is beneficial?
A
Cardiac problems 10+ years after menopause (ur okay within 10 years)/ Breast cancer/ DVT/ stroke
4
Q
What are conditions where estrogen is beneficial?
A
Use estrogen fro postmenopausal OP/ hot flashes/ Colon Cancer/ Vasomotor issues
5
Q
What are iideffects of Bisphosphonates ?
A
Ulcers
esophagitis
Osteonecrosis of Jaw
6
Q
What do you look for in pt taking bisphosphonates for long period of time?
A
after 10ish years,
Rare/ atypical fractures
Dull pain/ache in thigh and groin
