Based on SC's laboratory results, which of the following is correct?
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SC has a serum vitamin D level that indicates deficiency; she will need to
take vitamin D 50,000 IU weekly
* Vit D25(OH) = 22
* SC has a serum vit D level below 30 ng/ml which means she is deficient
* Vit D2 or D3 50,000 IU weekly or 5,000-7,000 IU daily for 8-12 weeks is
recommended
* Then lower doses can be used for maintenance therapy
AndroGel comes in 1% and 1.62% strengths. Each can be applied to clean, dry skin on
the shoulders or upper arms. In addition, the lower strength only (1%) can be applied
to this additional location:
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, Abdomen
* Higher strength (1.62%) is not applied to the abdomen
Which of the following statements regarding SC's calcium supplementation is
correct?
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SC is receiving 1000 mg of elemental calcium daily
* Calcium carbonate contains 40% elemental calcium
* Should be taken with food since absorption is acid dependent
* No advantage to switching to a different formulation in this pt but based
on her age she should increase her intake to 1200 mg of elemental calcium
daily
Which of the following are common side effects of the bisphosphonates? SATA
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Heartburn
Nausea
NOT: Hypercalcemia, Pancreatitis, Dizziness
* All bisphos can cause GI upset and burning
* Pt's can experience bone pain with these agents and joint aches
Select the best treatment option for SC?
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, Atelvia
* Bisphosonates are first-line for most patients
* SC is not hypocalcemic when you correct her calcium for her albumin of
2.3 g/dl
* Duavee is prevention only only
* Prolia and Forteo are for high risk pts
* Miacalcin is last line only if other options are not suitable
Which of the following drugs or conditions can lower testosterone? SATA
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Cimetidine
Normal aging process
Methadone
* Spironolactone and chemotherapy drugs used for prostate cancer can
also lower testosteron
Based on the information provided, which of the following is correct?
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SC has osteoporosis
* Defined by a T-score of -2.5 or less
* Her calcium level corrects to a normal range when the albumin is
considered
* Her A1c is not consistent with a diagnosis of diabetes
A patient uses Boniva. This medication is usually administered in the following
formulation:
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SC has a serum vitamin D level that indicates deficiency; she will need to
take vitamin D 50,000 IU weekly
* Vit D25(OH) = 22
* SC has a serum vit D level below 30 ng/ml which means she is deficient
* Vit D2 or D3 50,000 IU weekly or 5,000-7,000 IU daily for 8-12 weeks is
recommended
* Then lower doses can be used for maintenance therapy
AndroGel comes in 1% and 1.62% strengths. Each can be applied to clean, dry skin on
the shoulders or upper arms. In addition, the lower strength only (1%) can be applied
to this additional location:
Give this one a try later!
, Abdomen
* Higher strength (1.62%) is not applied to the abdomen
Which of the following statements regarding SC's calcium supplementation is
correct?
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SC is receiving 1000 mg of elemental calcium daily
* Calcium carbonate contains 40% elemental calcium
* Should be taken with food since absorption is acid dependent
* No advantage to switching to a different formulation in this pt but based
on her age she should increase her intake to 1200 mg of elemental calcium
daily
Which of the following are common side effects of the bisphosphonates? SATA
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Heartburn
Nausea
NOT: Hypercalcemia, Pancreatitis, Dizziness
* All bisphos can cause GI upset and burning
* Pt's can experience bone pain with these agents and joint aches
Select the best treatment option for SC?
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, Atelvia
* Bisphosonates are first-line for most patients
* SC is not hypocalcemic when you correct her calcium for her albumin of
2.3 g/dl
* Duavee is prevention only only
* Prolia and Forteo are for high risk pts
* Miacalcin is last line only if other options are not suitable
Which of the following drugs or conditions can lower testosterone? SATA
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Cimetidine
Normal aging process
Methadone
* Spironolactone and chemotherapy drugs used for prostate cancer can
also lower testosteron
Based on the information provided, which of the following is correct?
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SC has osteoporosis
* Defined by a T-score of -2.5 or less
* Her calcium level corrects to a normal range when the albumin is
considered
* Her A1c is not consistent with a diagnosis of diabetes
A patient uses Boniva. This medication is usually administered in the following
formulation:
