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Flashcards in Thyroid & Osteoporosis Deck (19)
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calcitonin adverse effects (3)

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allergic rxn (fish sensitivity)
nasal rhinitis/sinusitis (nasal spray)
N/V (injection)

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calcitonin (miacalcin) effects (4)

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decrease bone resorption of Ca
antagonizes PTH
decrease bone pain & loss
increase bone density

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teriparatide (forteo) MOA & effects (3)

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recombinant PTH

stimulates remodeling
causes bone resorption
new bone growth formation

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teriparatide contraindication

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osteosarcoma or risk for osteosarcoma

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denosumab MOA

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antibody to RANKL, the factor made by osteoblasts that is necessary for the formation of mature osteoclasts

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denosumab effect

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inhibits bone resorption

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denosumab indications/effects (2)

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osteoporosis in men and post-menopausal women at high fracture risk
increase bone mass & strength in both cortical and trabecular bone

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denosumab adverse effects (2)

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hypocalcemia

osteonecrosis of the jaw

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denosumab absolute contraindications (2)

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hypocalcemia (fix it first)

pregnancy

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IV bisphosphonates (4)

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Ibandronate (Boniva)
Zoledronic acid (Zometa)
Etidronate (Didronel)
Pramidronate (Aredia)

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oral bisphosphonates (4)

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Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel)
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Etidronate (Didronel)

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oral bisphosphonates adverse effects

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GI irritation

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IV bisphosphonates adverse effects

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renal toxicity if given too quickly

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bisphosphonates use (2)

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DOC for post-menopausal women and men with osteoporosis

Paget’s disease

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bisphosphonate MOA (4)

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substitutes for PO4 in Ca binding
incorporates into bone
inhibits osteoclast activity
inhibits bone resorption

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all bisphosphonates adverse effects (4)

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N/V
mild hypocalcemia
AFib
necrosis of the jaw after dental work

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thyroid hormone replacement (3)

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Levethyroxine sodium
Liothyronine sodium
Liotric (Euthroid)

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inhibitors of thyroid hormone synthesis (4)

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propylthiouracil
methimazole
iodides
radioactive iodine

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osteoporosis risk factors (5)

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post-menopausal
long term glucocorticoid use
thyrotoxicosis
alcoholism
malabsorption syndrome