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Male & Female Health: Osteoporosis, Menopause & Testosterone Use Flashcards

1
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Cells involved in bone formation

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Osteoblasts

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Cells involved in bone reabsorption

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Osteoclasts

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3
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Gold standard to measure BMD and diagnose osteoporosis

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Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA scan)

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4
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Who should have BMD measured?

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women > 65
men > 70

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5
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FRAX tool

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estimates the risk of osteoporotic fracture in the next 10 years

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6
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Interpreting T-score

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> -1 = normal
- 1 to -2.4 = Osteopenia (Low bone mass)
< -2.5 = Osteoporosis

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7
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Vitamin D daily recommended intake

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800-2000 IU, up to 4000 IU safe for adults and adolescence

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8
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Calcium Saturability

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doses over 500-600 mcg should be dividend

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9
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Calcium carbonate vs Calcium citrate

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Carbonate = more elemental calcium per unit than citrate, but req acidic environment

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10
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Ergocalciferol is

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Vitamin D2

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11
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Cholecalciferol is

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Vitamin D3

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12
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Daily calcium recommendation adults

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1000-1200mg elemental

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13
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How to treat Vit D deficiency?

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Vit D2 or D3 for 8-12 wks followed by maintenance dosing

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14
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1g Calcium carbonate = how much elemental

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400mg

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15
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1g Calcium citrate = how much elemental

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210mg

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16
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Calcium side effects

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constipation

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17
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Calcium Citrate & carbonate notes

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Citrate = take w/ or w/o food
Carbonate = take w/ food, no PPIs

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18
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Criteria for initiating treatment Osteoporosis

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T-score < -2.5 OR presence of fragility fracture

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19
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Criteria for initiating treatment Osteopenia if high risk

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T score = -1 to -2.4
and FRAX > 20% major related fracture or >3% hip fracture

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20
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First line osteoporosis txm for most patients?

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Bisphosphonates

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21
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How do bisphosphonates work

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inc bone density by inhibiting osteoclast activity and bone reabsorption

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22
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When and who should get drug holiday from bisphophonates

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3-5 yrs of treatment
low-risk patients

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23
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Alendronate dosing

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usually weekly, can be daily

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24
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Risedronate (Atelvia) dosing

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can be daily, weekly and monthly

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25
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Ibandronate dosing

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usually monthly

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26
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Bisphosphonate CI

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Hypocalcemia
inability to sit/stand for atleast 30min (60min for ibandronate)

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27
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Bisphosphonate Warnings

A

Osteonecrosis of Jaw (ONJ)
atypical femur fractures
Esophagitis, esophagel ulcers, erosions
Hypocalcemia
dont use CrCl < 35 (alendronate) CrCl < 30 others

28
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Bisphosphonate side effects

A

Dyspepsia
dysphagia
heartburn
N/V
hypocalcemia

29
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Bisphosphate notes

A

Do dental work before starting due to inc risk of ONJ
caution aspirin/NSAID due to GI irritation
Separate from Ca, antacids, iron and mg atleast 2hrs

30
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Risedronate (Altevia) should not be used with

A

H2RAs and PPIs

requires acidic gut

31
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Injectable Bisphosphonates

A

Ibandronate (Boniva)
Zoledronic Acid (Reclast)

32
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Injectable Bisphosphonates preferred if…..

A

esophagitis is present, due to risk of esophageal cancer

33
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Reclast

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Dosing ranges from Q 2yrs for prevention, to once yearly

34
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Raloxifene is a…

A

SERM

dec bone reabsorption

35
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Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene (Duavee) is a…..

A

Equine (horse) estrogen/SERM combo

used for osteoporosis prevention in postmenopausal women with a uterus

36
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Raloxifene (Evista) boxed warnings

A

inc risk of DVT/PE
inc risk of death due to stroke in women w/ CHD

37
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Raloxifene contraindications

A

hx or current VTE and pregnancy

38
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Raloxifene side effects

A

hot flashes
peripheral edema
arthralgia
legt cramps/muscle spasm

39
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Conjugated estrogens/Bazedoxifene (Duavee) boxed warnings

A

Endometrial cancer
inc risk of DVT and stroke

40
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Duavee contraindications

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Breastcancer
pregnancy
undiagnosed uterine bleeding
hx of or active VTE

41
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Duavee warnings

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Inc risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer

42
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Calcitonin works by…

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inhibiting bone reabsorption by osteoclasts
less effective than other agents, barely used

43
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Calcitonin warnings

A

Hypocalcemia
inc risk of malignancy w/ long term use
hypersensitivity reactions to Salomon-derived products

44
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Human Parathyroid analogs

A

Teriparatide (Forteo)
Abaloparatide (Tymlos)

45
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human Parathyroid analog warnings

A

Osteosarcoma (bone cancer)
hypercalcemia

46
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human parathyroid analog side effects

A

Arthralgias
leg cramps
nausea
orthostasis & dizziness

47
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Human parathyroid analog notes

A

protect from light and keep in fridge

48
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RANKL inhibitor

A

Denosumab (Prolia)

used for txm of osteoporosis when high risk of fracture

49
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Denosumab (Prolia) Contraindications

A

Hypocalcemia - correct before using
pregnancy

50
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Denosumab (Prolia) warnings

A

ONJ
atypical femur fractures
hypocalcemia
infections

51
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Denosumab (Prolia) side effects

A

HTN
fatigue
edema
dyspnea
headache
N/V/D
dec PO4

52
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How long is Romosozumab (Evenity) used for treatment

A

Max of 12 months
decreased efficacy after

53
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Menopause is reached when

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last menstraul period was 12 months ago
usually occurs ages 40-58, avg 52

54
Q

Which type of estrogen associated with lower VTE risk?

A

transdermal
local (topical)
low dose oral estrogen products

55
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Local estrogens preferred when….

A

pt has vaginal only symptoms

56
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Systemic Estrogen Hormone therapies Boxed warnings

A

Endometrial cancer
dementia
inc risk of VTE and stroke
breast cancer

57
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Systemic Estrogen Hormone therapy contraindications

A

Breast cancer
uterine bleeding
active VTE
pregnancy

58
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Systemic Estrogen Hormone therapy warnings

A

inc risk of breast cancer

59
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Vivelle-Dot and Minivelle patches are applied

A

twice weekly

60
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Climate and Menostar patches are applied

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once weekly

61
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Natura products used for vasomotor symptoms of menopause include

A

black cohos
evening primrose oil
red clover
soy
flax seed

62
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Ospemifene is oral estrogen agonist/antagonist indicated for…

A

painful intercourse and moderate-severe vag dryness

63
Q

Which SSRI can be used for menopause symptoms?

A

Paroxetine
dosing is lower than for depression

64
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Testosterone Boxed warnings

A

For gel/ solutions = secondary exposure to children can case virilization

65
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Testosterone side effects

A

inc appetite
acne
edema
hepatotoxicity
reduced sperm count
roid rage

66
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A

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