Phosphorus Flashcards
1
Q
When are oral phosphate supplements and vitamin D needed
A
Hypophosphataemic vitamin D resistant rickets
2
Q
When is phosphate infusion occasionally needed
A
Alcohol dependence
3
Q
What condition can phosphate depletion occur in
A
Severe ketoacidosis
4
Q
What is used in severe hyperphosphatemia
A
Calcium acetate is first line (phosphate binder to reduce the phosphorus)
Sevelamer and Lanthanum alternatives. Lanathanum used last resort when other phosphate binders are inappropriate
