joints

Question 1

secondary prevention for OP?

Answer 1

Calcium
Vit D
Calcitriol
HRT
SERMS
Bisphosphonates
Calcitonin
Strontium
PTH
Denosumab

Question 2

pharmacological help for OA?

Answer 2

Simple analgesics
NSAIDs – if we know there is inflammation of the joint as they don’t always have it
Corticosteroids – into the joint
Chondroprotective agents

Question 3

pharmacological help for RA>?

Answer 3

Analgesics
NSAIDs
Conventional DMARDs – methotrexate and sulphsalzamine
Biological DMARDs – these are changed the way the condition has been managed. Injection control the condition – but have a lot more issues
Steroids – tablet, injection into joint to help when people have flare ups