Hyperparathyroidism Meds Flashcards

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biphosponates

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Bandronate and risedronate

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Moa of bandronate and risedronate

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Osteoporosis 2nd to hyperparathyroid

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Cautions with bandronate and risedronate

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Pt with upper gi disorders and pt who cannot sit/stand upright for 30 min

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Nursing and pt teaching with biophosphonates

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Caffeine , ca supplements , antacids, OJ interfere with absorption

If they start experiencing difficulty swallowing or experience heartburn we may have caused esophageal irritation

Take in the morning

Remain upright for 30 min

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5
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Calcitonin

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used for hypercalcemia

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Biggest side effects of calcitonin

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Nausea and nasal dryness

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Cautions with calcitonin

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Allergy to fish protein , renal disease (may not be effective)

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