ORS 3 Midterms Flashcards
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primary cause of osteoporosis
menopause
secondary cause of osteoporosis
glucocorticoid use
modifiable risk factors of osteoporosis
sedentary lifestyle
smoking
drinking
low vit. D intake
low calcium intake
non-modifiable risk factors of osteoporosis
race (caucasian)
previous family hx
premature menopause
treatments for osteoporosis
alendronic acid
bisphosphonates
hormonal replacement
normal T score
within 1.0
T score of people with osteopenia
between 1-2.5
T score of people with osteoporosis
> 2.5
T score of people with severe or established osteoporosis
> 2.5 with fracture
medication risk factors for osteoporosis
Phenytoin therapy
Omeprazole
Glucocorticoids
Vitamin A
indications of increased serum calcium
primary hyperparathyroidism or other causes of hypercalcemia
indications of decreased serum calcium
secondary hyperparathyroidism
malabsorption
indications of decreased serum phosphate
secondary hyperparathyroidism
malabsorption
indications of increased serum alkaline phosphate
osteomalacia
indications of increased serum creatinine
renal osteopathy
adverse effects of bisphosphonates
mild upper GI symptoms
> -2.5 BMD score in men
osteoporosis
-1.5 to -2.5 BMD score in men
reduced bone density
there is a defect in bone mineralization
osteomalacia
minerals that are low in osteomalacia
vit. D
calcium
phosphorus
S/Sx of osteomalacia
periarticular tenderness
easily fatigue
Looser’s zone (thru X-ray - pseudofractures)
treatment for osteomalacia
Vit. D replacement
calcium supplements
sunlight exposure
causes of osteomalacia
low vit. D
hypophosphatemia
tumor-induced osteomalacia
hypophosphatemia