Osteomalacia Flashcards
1
Q
What vitamin deficiency leads to osteomalacia
A
Vitamin D
2
Q
Under what value is a person considered deficient in Vitamin D
A
25 nmol/L
3
Q
What blood results are seen in osteomalacia? (4)
A
Low calcium
Low phosphate
High ALP
High PTH (secondary hyperparathyroidism)
4
Q
What type of hyperparathyroidism does vitamin D deficiency cause
A
Secondary
Explanation:
Parathyroid hormone is increased in response to low vitamin D and calcium which strips more calcium from bones
5
Q
Treatment for osteomalacia?
A
Cholecalciferol (vitamin D)
