HYPERPARATHYROIDISM Flashcards
1
Q
(T/F) It takes 15 osteoblasts to = 1 osteoclast.
A
True
2
Q
Fibrous replacement of normal marrow histologically is what disorder?
A
Hyperparathryoidism
3
Q
Chronic renal insufciency = ??
A
Secondary HPT
4
Q
Patient’s with HPT will see what in their serum & urinary labs?
A
Serum = ↑ Ca++ & Alk Phos, with ↓ PO-4
Urinary = ↑ Ca++ & PO-4
5
Q
What should you suspect in a patient who presents with kidney stones, diffuse bone pain & dementia?
A
HPT
6
Q
(T/F) PTH normally stimulates phosphate diuresis which blocks tubular reabsorption.
A
True
