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osteoporosis - success_dr
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09-01-2009, 03:55 PM
osteoporosis prevention, the best therapy currently available for prevention is which of the following?
A. Bisphosphonates B. Calcitonin C. Calcium and vitamin D D. Conjugated estrogens E. Sodium fluoride
09-01-2009, 06:50 PM
estrogens was my first thought, but then I googled it and would say that c is the correct answer
http://www.uptodate.com/patients/content...TGU1oV5GCn&selectedTitle=3~150&source=search_result#2 success_dr, could you, please, post the explanation?
09-01-2009, 07:29 PM
Early intervention can prevent osteoporosis. Later intervention can halt its progression, but it is not currently possible to reverse established disease. All current therapies for osteoporosis are directed at inhibiting bone resorption. Bone loss is greatest within the first year of menopause so these agents are likely to be most efficacious if started at this time. Estrogen reduces the rate of bone loss and improves density. The beneficial effects of estrogen replacement are well-documented, and it is estimated that less than 20% of women are taking estrogens, despite their enormous benefit. Additionally, estrogen replacement has been shown to be important for prevention of coronary disease in this age group.
09-01-2009, 09:54 PM
...cn someone ealborate on this kaplan says estrogen only for vasomotor symptoms nt for osteoporosis
09-01-2009, 10:09 PM
09-01-2009, 10:10 PM
....so acc to it rx should be biphosphonates...correct me if i am mistaken
09-01-2009, 11:19 PM
09-03-2009, 01:34 PM
calcium n vit d prefferd due to least side effects
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