Osteperosis Flashcards
How long does it take for osteoblast and osteoclast to reform
Blast 3-4 months
Class 3-4 weeks
When do you start losing bone mass and at what rate
After 30
.4% per year
Why do we worry about osteoporosis for women
Menopause early years osteoclast reabsorb too much and later years osteoblast does activity decreased
What counts as chronic glucocorticoid
≥ 5mg for ≥ 3 months
How long for anticoagulants to have OP
Yes UFH/LMWH for > 6 months
What is the gold standard for OP X-ray
Central DEXA
What does the T score mean for DEXA OP
> -1 normal
-1 to -2.4 osteoporosis
≤ -2.5 osteoporosis
≤ -2.5 with one or more fracture - severe
When do we screen for OP
Men ≥ 70, women ≥ 65
Younger post meno women and men 50-69 with clinical risk factors
Fracture after the age of 50
Adult with medication that promotes bone loss
When your T score is -1 to -2.4 what constitutes OP
A FRAX ≥20 % major risk or hip fracture score of ≥ 3%
What are some non pharm testament for OP
Child peak bone mass - sun, no smoking, no alcohol, balance diet
Weight bearing exercise (≥30 adults or ≥60 for children)
Name 3 food that inhibits dietary calcium
Spinach, rhubarb, sweet potatoes, beans, collard greens, nuts, whole-grain and wheat brand
What amount of calcium do you want your pt taking
1000mg men
1200 women
What are some Calicum ADR
Flatulence and constipation
DNE 1200-1500 due to kidney stones
What form of calcium is the best
Chewable or liquid
Pros for calcium carbonate
Prefers salt and highest and cheapest of all the elemental CA
Can act like an ant- acids
Cons for calcium carbonate
Must be taking with meals or citrus juices
Rebound acids if taken on an empty
Pro of citracal
Preferred for elderly
Don’t need to take with food
Less constipating
Cons for calcium citrate
Only 21% e Ca
DDI for calcium
≥ 2hrs for all these meds
Tetracyclines
Azithromycin
Fluoroquinolones
Bisphosphonates
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole
Iron absorption
PPI reduce calcium absorption
What can decrease calcium absorption
Fiber laxatives
What can cause hypercalcemia with calcium
Thiazide
What age can you not convert Vita D properly
> 70 year
What Vita D do we have
Ergocalciferol D2 - high dose RX
Cholecalciferol D3 - OTC
What is the dose for vita D
1000-2000 IU 25-50 mcg
Which is better D2 or D3
D3 because of the meta pathways
What is the goal vita D level
≥ 30 or 30-50 (preferred)
Recheck after 3 months bc HL is 1 month
Vita D DDI
Increase metabolism
Phenytoin
Barbiturates
CBZ
Rifampin
Decrease absorption
Cholestryramine
Colestipol
Orlistat
Mineral oil
What is low Vita D labs
<30