Deck 36: Drugs Affecting Calcium and Bone

Question 1

A man is treated with a drug that increases the sensitivity of calcium-sensing receptors in the parathyroid gland.
Which effects will result from this treatment?

A) decreased PTH secretion and increased serum calcium levels
B) increased PTH secretion and decreased serum calcium levels
C) decreased PTH secretion and decreased serum calcium levels
D) increased PTH secretion and increased serum calcium levels
E) increased PTH secretion and decreased calcium excretion

Answer 1

decreased PTH secretion and decreased serum calcium levels

Question 2

Patients who are taking both calcium and alendronate to prevent osteoporosis should be advised to take these drugs in which way?

A) separately on alternate days
B) separately at least 2 hours apart
C) separately with different meals
D) together at the same time each day
E) together at bedtime

Answer 2

separately at least 2 hours apart

Question 3

Strontium may have role in preventing osteoporosis because of its ability to produce which effect?

A) increased calcium absorption
B) decreased calcium excretion
C) increased formation of osteoblasts
D) increased parathyroid hormone secretion
E) decreased parathyroid hormone secretion

Answer 3

increased formation of osteoblasts