Bone Mineral Homeostasis Questions

Front 1

what is the commonly added vitamin d prep to calcium supplements and dairy milk products

Back 1

cholecalciferol/ergocalciferol

Front 2

Paget’s disease of bone is characterized by excessive bone resorption, poorly organized bone formation and hypercalcemia. Which of the following drugs is 1st line treatment in this condition?

Back 2

biphosphonates or calcitonin

Front 3

Which of the following drugs increase serum calcium
and phosphate by promoting Ca and phosphate
uptake from GIT and decreasing the renal excretion
of both electrolytes:

Back 3

active metabolites of vitamin D

Front 4

which of the following conditions is an indication for the raloxifene

Back 4

postmenopausal osteoporosis

Front 5

Long term use of one of following drugs associated
with reduction in bone mineral density and increased
risk of fractures. Which one is it?

Back 5

prednisone

Front 6

Which of the following drugs can irritate esophagus
and stomach; the risk of this adverse effects can be
reduced by drinking water and remaining upright
position avoiding lie down for about half an hour
after taking the medication. The medication is:

Back 6

biphosphonates

Front 7

a hormonal preperation prevents bone resorption-- available as nasal and parenteral forms. the drug is:

Back 7

calcitonin

Front 8

An active vitamin D, lowers serum PTH without
precipitating hypercalcemia; molecular basis of this
action is poorly understood. It is also effective
psoriasis. The drug is:

Back 8

calcipotriol