These function to reabsorb bone
What are osteoclasts?
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This non-invasive test estimates skeletal mass and is the standard for measuring bone mineral density
What is a DEXA scan?
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This doctor's colleagues call them Dr. Hot
Who is Dr. George?
Calcitriol binds to this receptor
What is the vitamin D receptor (VDR)?
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Side effects of this intranasally administered medication include nasal irritation and nose bleeds
What is calcitonin?
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This is the most common cause of medication-induced osteoporosis
What are glucocorticoids?
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This score represents a patient's bone density compared to a person of the same age
What is a Z-score?
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This professor is currently getting their master's in health education from Johns Hopkins. They also recently went to a concert in Baltimore to see the Swedish rock band, Ghost.
Who is Dr. Small?
This class of drugs are incorporated in bone, where they remain unmetabolized
What are bisphosphonates?
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Denosumab is well tolerated, however it may cause these 2 side effects
What are dermatitis and rashes?
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Fractures here are the most common early skeletal consequence of estrogen deficiency
What are the vertebrae?
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This is the T-score associated with osteopenia
What is -1.0 to -2.5?
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This professor makes ganache balls to use as gifts every year for Christmas
Who is Dr. Shipley?
What is the Parathyroid hormone (PTH) receptor?
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A rare but serious side effect of this medication class is osteonecrosis of the jaw
What are bisphosphonates?
Increased risk of ONJ with long-term BP therapy (> 3 years), after tooth extractions and in cancer patients receiving high-dose IV BP therapy
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Serum vitamin D should be greater than this for optimal skeletal health
What is 30 ng/mL?
Calcium per day: 1000-1200 mg
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The WHO recommends using the lowest T-score between these 3 locations to diagnose osteoporosis
What are the lumbar spine (L1-L4), femoral neck, or total proximal femur?
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This professor lived in Germany and France and played lacrosse in HS and college
Who is Dr. V?
This osteoporosis medication is a human monoclonal antibody that binds to RANKL
What is Denosumab?
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Along with abaloparatide, this drug contains a boxed warning against the use in patients with increased baseline risk of osteosarcoma
What is Teriparatide?
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Smoking has these two effects that contribute to the pathophysiology of osteoporosis
What are modify estrogen metabolism and produce toxic effects on osteoblasts?
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These two populations get bone mineral density screening regardless of risk factors
What are women aged ≥65 and men aged ≥70?
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This professor helps teach self defense classes
Who is Dr. Pettitt?
Romosozumab binds to this
What is sclerostin?
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This drug for osteoporosis should not be used in patients who have had a heart attack or stroke within the previous year
What is Romosozumab?
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