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what are predicotors of low bone mass in women and men
WOMEN:
femal gender
<127 lbs
estrogen deficiency

MEN:
hypogonadism
glucocorticoid use
hyperparathyroidism

in both you have:
alcohol use
smoking
family history
what is the loss of trabecular and corticol bone due to
trabecular - loss due to hormone deficiency

corticol - loss due to aging or immobilization
what type of bone "once lost cannot be replaced"
trabecular
what are some drugs that can cause secondary osteoporosis
anticonvulsants
glucocorticoids
thyroxine
depo provera
excessive EtOH
GnRH agonist
what is the greatest predictor of fracture risk
bone density
what type of score (T score or Z score), compares pt BMD to that of normal young adults
T score
what are the T score values for
normal
osteopenia
osteoporosis
normal >=-1
osteopenia -1.1 to -2.4
osteoporosis <-2.5
what type of score (T score or Z score), compares pt BMD to that of subjects of the same age and sex
Z score
A Z score of what should make you suspect 2ndary cause of osteoporosis
-2
whose BMD should be tested
all women > 65
post menopausal women <65
all men > 70
DEXA scan measure BMD in what bones

Ultrasound measure BMD in what bones
DEXA scan measures BMD in:
spine, hip, wrist

Ultrasound measures BMD in:
heal, patella, wrist, fingers
under the WHO criteria what are some RF for osteoporosis
excessive alcohol intake
smoking
glucocorticoid use
rheumatoid arthritis
race/ethnicity
sex
age
BMI
parent history of hip fracture
what are the FRAX percentiles that classify a patient as being osteoporotic
10 year risk of hip fracture > 3%
10 year risk of any type of fracture > 20%
what are non pharmacological preventive measures for osteoporosis
smoke cessation
minimize caffeine (<2 servings)
minimize EtOH (1/d women 2/d men)
minimize sodium (<2400mg/d)
fall prevention
what are the nonpharmacologic therapy for osteoporosis
bone healthy lifestyle
healthy diet
exercise
NUTRITION
-protein (too much increases Ca excretion too little increases PTH)
-vegeterian (tend not to get enough protein)
-phosphates (too much decreases Ca and increases PTH)
VitK (low intake ^ fracture risk)
Vit A (excess ^ fracture risk)
why is swimming and water aerobics not recommended as non pharmacologic therapy
no impact on bones to slow mineral loss
what is the recommended dietary intake of Vit D
birth - 12 months 400 IU/d
1 year - 70 years 600 IU/d
>70 years 800 IU/d
what is hte recommended dietary calcium intake for
birth - 6 months
6 months - 12 months
1 years - 3 years
4-8 years
9-18 years
19-50 years
51-70 years
> 70 years
birth - 6 months: 200 mg/day
6 months - 12 months 260 mg/day
1 years - 3 years 700 mg/day
4-8 years 1000 mg/day
9-18 years 1300 mg/day
19-50 years 1000 mg/day
51-70 years 1200 mg/day (1000mg/day men)
> 70 years 1200 mg/day
what source of calcium must be given with food and what form of calcium may be taken by patients on PPI or H2 blockers
Calcium carbonate must be taken with food to increase absorption

Calcium citrate may be taken by patients on PPI or H2 blockers or have low acid secretions (elderly)
what is the max amount of Ca that can be taken at a time and what is the max daily amount
500 mg max at one time

2000 mg max daily
if a patient presents with Vit D concentration of 30-100 ng/ml what is the recommended therapy
OTC therapy: Vit D3 600-800 IU/day
if a patient presents with Vit D concentrations of 21-29 ng/ml what is the recommended therapy
OTC therapy: Vit D3 1000-4000 IU/day

Rx therapy: Vit D2 50,000 IU/week for 8-12 weeks
if a patient presents with Vit D concentrations <20 what is the recommended therapy
Rx therapy: Vit D2 50,000 IU 1-2 weeks for 8-12 weeks
a bottle reads 5% Vit D per serving what is the amount of Vit D/serving in IU
5% x 4 = 20 IU/serving
what T scores would require treatment
T score < -2.5
T score of -1 to -2.5 with:
10 year risk of hip fracture >3% or
10 year risk of any fracture > 20%
what drugs are used to prevent osteoporosis
Calcium + Vit D
ERT/HRT
Risendronate
Ibandronate
Alendronatae
Zoledronic acid
Raloxifene
what drugs are used to treat osteoporosis
calcium + vit d
risendronate
ibandronate
alendronate
raloxifene
denosumab
teriparatide
what are the disadvantages of ERT
increase risk of uterine cancer
increased risk of thromboembolic events
what are the advantages of Raloxifene
can be used in women with estrogen dependent cancers
good alternative for women who can't take bisphosphonates
what are the disadvantages of raloxifene
risk of thromboembolic events
doesn't treat post menopausal symptoms
due to Raloxifene black box warning (slight increase in fatal strokes) what women would be bad candidates
high risk for stroke
coronary artery disease
A fib
what bisphosphonates are indicated to treat male osteoporosis
zolidronic acid
alendronate
risendronate
how are bisphosphonates taken
1st thing in the morning with no food or other meds for 30 mins (1hr for monthly ibandronate)

delayed release risendronate (activa) should be taken right after breakfast
what are some pt counseling points for bisphosphonate use
don't lie down for 30 mins (1hr with month ibandronate) after taking

avoid Ca, Al, and Mg meds for 4 hrs
Jane missed her weekly dose of Alendronate when should she take it
weekly - take the next day
-need 5 days between doses so changes dosing schedule
Jane missed her monthly dose of Ibandronate when should she take it
monthy - take as soon as remembered
-need 7 days between doses so no need to change dosing schedule
what drug for treatment of osteoporosis is contraindicated in ESRD
bisphosphonates
what drugs have a black box warning of OSTEONECROSIS OF THE JAW
bisphosphonates
denosumab
how long is calcitonin treatment
4 weeks
who is eligible for calcitonin treatment
given within 5 years of a woman starting menopause
what is the duration of therapy of denosumab
3 years
what are the contraindications for use of Teriparatide
hypercalcemia
paget's disease
bone cancer
what is the duration of therapy of teriparatide
2 years
what is the black box warning of teriparatide
osteosarcoma
what agent can't be used to treat post menopausal w/ osteoporosis
ERT/HRT
what agents can't be used to prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis
calcitonin
denosumab
teriperitide
what agent can treat hypogonadal osteoporosis in men
teriparatide
what agents can treat osteoporosis in men
zolidronic acid
alendronate
risendronate
what agents can treat glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis in men
zolidronic acid
alendronate
risendronate
teriparatide
what agents can be used to prevent glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis
zolidronic acid
risendronate
what agent can be used in secondary prevention
zolidronic acid
based on the treatment algorithm

patient has a T score > -1.0

what do you do
bone healthy lifestyle
calicum 1200 mg/day
Vit D 800-1000 mg/day
based on the treatment algorithm
T score -1.1 to -2.4
10 year risk of hip fracture <3%
10 year risk of other fractures < 20%
bone healthy lifestyle
calicum 1200 mg/day
Vit D 800-1000 mg/day
preventive therapy can be considered
based on the treatment algorithm

patient has a T score <-2.5 or
T score -1.1 to -2.4 w/
10 year risk of hip fractures > 3%
10 year risk of other fractures >20%
bone healthy lifestyle
calicum 1200 mg/day
Vit D 800-1000 mg/day
1st line: oral bisphosphonates
2nd line: IV bisphosphonates
3rd line: teriparatide or raloxifene
4th line: intranasal calcitonin
based on the treatment algorithm

presence of low trauma fracture (vertebrae or hip)
bone healthy lifestyle
calicum 1200 mg/day
Vit D 800-1000 mg/day
1st line: oral bisphosphonates
2nd line: IV bisphosphonates
3rd line: teriparatide
4th line: raloxifene
5th line: intranasal calcitonin