Monday - Clinical Case 2 - Pearson Flashcards
1
Q
t score
A
gives diagnosis of -penia or -porosis
2
Q
z score
A
compared to people your age - can be a red flag (if less than -2)
looks for secondary causes
3
Q
treat -porosis if
A
have hip fracture
t score less than -2.5
fracture probability greater than 20%
- FRAX calculator (not on test)
4
Q
primary hyperpara
A
high pth and high ca
5
Q
secondary
A
low ca –> high PTH
6
Q
common cause of secondary hyperPTH
A
low vitamin D –> low Ca absorption –> PTH release
7
Q
dr. andrew weil
A
alternative medicine
