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Calcium is essential for . . .

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  1. cell membranes
  2. neuromuscular activity
  3. endocrine/exocrine secretory activities
  4. blood coagulation
  5. bone metabolism
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99% of calcium is stored in the _____

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bone

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what is the normal range for total serum calcium?

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8.5-10.5 mEq/L

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What percentage of calcium is bound to albumin?

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40%

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ionized calcium is regulated by:

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  1. PTH
  2. phos
  3. vit D
  4. calcitonin
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What is the equation for corrected calcium?

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[(4.0 - albumin) x 0.8] + Serum calcium

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When a patient has metabolic ________, more calcium binds to albumin and there is less ionized calcium.

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alkalosis

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When a patient has metabolic ________, less calcium binds to albumin and there is more ionized calcium.

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acidosis

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How does PTH increases serum calcium?

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increasing bone resorption
increasing renal retention of calcium
increasing renal excretion of phosphate
increasing renal formation of active vitamin D (which indirectly increases calcium absorption)

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review pathophysiology bone notes!!

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:)

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How is hypocalcemia classified?

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< 8.5 mg/dL

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When are symptoms usually seen with hypocalcemia?

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< 6.5 mg/dL

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What are some causes of hypocalcemia?

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Drug induced
Low Mag
Dietary deficiency
alkalosis (less ionized calcium)
hypoparathyroidism 
TLS  (tumor lysis syndrome)
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What are some drugs that can cause hypocalcemia?

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diuretics (loops, acetazolamide), phenytoin, phenobarb, steroids, aminoglycosides, phosphate replacement products, bisphosphates

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How does low mag cause low calcium?

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it impairs PTH secretion and induces resistance at the organ level
(to fix this, just replace the magnesium)

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Why does tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) cause low calcium?

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when you decrease phosphorus, you decrease Ca2+

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What is the clinical presentation of hypocalcemia?

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tetany, muscle spasms
anxiety, hallucinations
hypotension, MI
seizures, lethargy, stupor
\+Trousseau's/Chvostek's sign
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How do you treat hypocalcemia?

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  1. treat life-threatening symptoms (CALCIUM 10% chloride or gluconate)
  2. Fix other electrolyte abnormalities (Mag)
  3. Correct Vitamin D deficiency
  4. Chronic hypocalcemia: give Calcium + Vit D products
    usually 1-3 g daily elem calcium
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What is the side effect of Calcium + D products?

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constipation

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How is hypercalcemia classified?

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total serum calcium > 10.5 mg/dL

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How is severe hypercalcemia classified?

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What are some causes of hypercalcemia?

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drug induced
malignancy (lung or breast cancer)
hyperparathyroidism 
TB
sarcoidosis (allusive respiratory disease inflammatory problem breathing trouble usually treated with steroids)
hyperthyroidism 
acidosis
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What are some drugs that can cause hypercalcemia?

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thiazide diuretics
estrogens
lithium 
vitamin A & D
tamoxifen
calcium supplements
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how can hyperthyroidism cause hypercalcemia?

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it can cause bones to breakdown which releases Ca2+ into the bloodstream

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What is the clinical presentation of hypercalcemia?
mild-moderate hypercalcemia may be asymptomatic severe (> 13 mg/dL) • anorexia, N/V, constipation • EKG changes: shortened QT interval, wide T wave • Arrhythmias, bradycardia
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What is the clinical presentation of hypercalcemia in a crisis state?
acute renal insufficiency AMS sudden death
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What are some chronic complications caused by hypercalcemia?
1. kidney stones 2. calcification in organs 3. acceleration of CAD 4. calcification of arteries
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Why can acute renal insufficiency occur due to hypercalcemia?
buildup of Ca2+ in tubules of nephron can lead to renal problems
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How do you treat hypercalcemia?
1. treat life-threatening complications 2. reverse signs/symptoms, prevent complications 3. normalize calcium 4. treat underlying cause fluids: NS at 200-300 mL/hr (higher rate than normal which is approx. 125 mL/h)
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What are the 2 first line treatments for hypercalcemia?
1. Fluids | 2. Loops
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Use caution when using a lot of fluid in what patients?
. . . .
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What is the dose for furosemide given to treat hypercalcemia?
furosemide 40-80 mg IV q 1-4 h
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How does furosemide treat hypercalcemia?
increases renal excretion of calcium and helps offset large amount of fluids
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Fluids + Loops will decrease calcium by ___ to ___ mg/dL in 24 hours (pretty quick drop)
2-3
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How do you treat hypercalcemia in renal failure patients?
hemodialysis
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What are some other options for treating hypercalcemia caused by cancer?
bisphosphonates | others: last line-- gallium nitrate, mithramycin
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When using bisphosphonates, the calcium levels will decline in __ days and will hit the lowest point in ____ days.
2 days | 7 days
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What are some adverse drug effects caused by bisphosphonates?
fever headache nausea/volume renal toxicity
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When are bisphosphonates contraindicated?
when CrCl < 30 mL/min
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How do bisphosphonates work?
decrease bone resorption (breakdown) which keeps serum Ca2+ from increasing
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What are some drug names of bisphosphonates?
Pamidronate 30-90 mg IV over 2-24 h Zolendronic acid 4 mg IV over 15 min Ibandronate 2-4 mg IV over 2 hours
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Oral bisphosphonates are usually used to treat _____________.
osteoporosis
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What are some ADRs of oral bisphosphonates?
cause esophageal irritation, not great GI absorption
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What is the dose of calcitonin?
4-8 units/kg SQ/IM q 12 h
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How does calcitonin work?
Calcitonin is the shut off button or negative feedback product that is released when the Ca2+ level gets too high (can give as a drug to decrease Ca2+)
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How is calcitonin usually given if the volume exceeds 2 mL?
IM
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Calcitonin causes a rapid reduction in calcium, but . . .
it has an unpredictable duration (1-2 mg/dL)
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Why should you test a small dose of calcitonin before giving it to patients?
because it is made from salmon and some people have a seafood allergy
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Can the intranasal prep (Miacalcin) work to treat hypercalcemia?
NO
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What are the last line agents to treat patients with hypercalcemia and cancer?
Gallium nitrate | Mithracmycin
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What drugs do you use to treat chronic hypercalcemia?
``` Steroids • slow onset • prednisone 40-60 mg daily (HIGH dose) Cinacalcet (Sensipar) 30 mg po BID • specifically used in pts with secondary hyperparathyroidism (CKD) ```

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