General Flashcards

1
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What does osteoprotegerin do

A

Inhibits RANKL and RANK binding preventing osteoclast resorption of bone

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2
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List 3 features seen on the x ray of someone suffering from primary Hyperparathyroidism

A

Salt and pepper pot skull
Browns tumour
Subperiosteal bone resorption in the phalanges

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3
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4 stages of bone repair

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Formation of a haematoma pro callous

Formation of fibrocartilagenous callus

Mineralisation of fibrocartilagenous callus

Reformation of bone along the weight bearin lines

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4
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What drugs may precipitate gout

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Thiazides diuretics

Low dose aspirin

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5
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What is the normal range for serum calcium

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2.25-2.5

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