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Osteoporosis Flashcards

1
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what is osteoporosis ?

A

reduced bone mass

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state some risk factors for osteoporosis ?

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SHATTERED

steroids 
hyperthyroidism 
alcohol 
thin 
testosterone low 
early menopause 
renal/liver failure 
erosive bone disease (RA, myeloma)
dietary Ca low/ malabsorption
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what investigations should be done for osteoporosis?

A

bone profile
FBC
U&Es

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what is the management of osteoporosis ?

A

stop smoking, reduce intake of alcohol
exercise
Ca and Vit D rich diet

bisphosphonates (alenodronate)
Ca and Vit D supplements

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state some side effects of bisphosphonates ?

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GI upset
oesophageal erosion
diffuse skeletal pain
osteonecrosis of the jaw

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