Renal Disease Flashcards

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Vitamin D3

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Cholecalciferol; synthesized in the skin with ultraviolet light exposure

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Vitamin D2

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Ergocalciferol; produced from dietary sources

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Vitamin D analogs

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increase calcium absorption and inhibit PTH secretion

Calcitriol - active form of D3

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Calcimimetic

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Cinacalcet (Sensipar) - hypocalcemia, decreased PTH and phosphate

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