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Osteoporosis Flashcards

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What is Osteoporosis?

A

Significant rdeduction in bone density

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Bone Mineral Density is measured using a?

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DEXA Scan

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Risk factors for Osteoporosis?

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Older
post menopausal women
Low BMI
Low Calcium or Vitamin D
Alcohol and Smoking
Personal or family history of fractures
Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperthyrodism
Long term use of Corticosteroids
SSRI’s, PPI’s, Anti Epileptics, Anti Oestrogens

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What tools to use to measure risk of Osteoporotic fracture and hip fracutre?

A

QFracture Tool
Frax tool

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Treating Osteoporosis?

A

Calcium
Vitamin D
Bisphosphonates

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Risk Factors for Bisphosphonates

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Reflux and Oesophageal Erosions
Atypical Fractures
Osteonecrosis of Jaw
Osteonecrosis of External Auditory Canal

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how to take bisphosphonates?

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empty stomach with full glass of water
sit upright for 30 minutes before moving or eating

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Year 5 OSCE: Rheumatology (21 decks)

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