#7 Minerals Pharm 10-20-06

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calcium

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1) #1 mineral used in the body
2) under control of vit.D
3) bind to albumin, phos, citrate

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Ca is important in?

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1) neuro
2) muscle contraction
3) blood coagulation
4) release of NTM and autocoids
5) bone formation

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hypocalcemia is most commonly seen due to a?

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decreased albumin

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s/s of hypocalcemia?

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1) tetany
2) increased neuromuscular excitability
3) laryngospasm
4) Sz
5) hypotension

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most common cause of hypercalcemia is?

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a cancer which activates osteoclasts by secretion of cytokines

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tx of hypercalcemia?

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bisphosphonates IV
1) Etidronate (Didronel)
2) Pamidronate (Aredia)
3) Alendronate (Fosamax)

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roles of potassium?

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1) osmotic P control
2) enzymatic rxn
3) excitable cell memb.
4) kidney function

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hypokalemia

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1) beta-adrenergic agonists
2) theophylline
3) diarrhea
4) diuretics
5) PCN, aminoglycosides

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s/s of hypokalemia

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1) skeletal muscle weakness
2) cardiac dysrhthmias

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1st sign of hyperkalemia?

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ECG change, peaked T wave

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tx of kyperkalemia

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1) Ca
2) NaHCO3
3) beta-adrenergic agonists

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phosphate

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1) energy metabolism
2) acid-base balance
3) buffer

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Mg mainly bound to ?

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proteins in plasma

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Mg role

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1) enzymatic rxn
2) ATP chelated to Mg
3) regulates Ca entry into cells
4) antagonist of Ca

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s/s of hypoMg

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1) skeletal muscle weakness
2) spasms
3) sz
4) coma

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hyperMg

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1) rare
2) s/s = sedation
3) myocardial depression
4) decreased neuromuscular function from Ach release

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Mg use in OB

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for convulsions in pts with gestational proteinuric hypertension