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What is the major function of osteoblasts?
What is the major function of osteoblasts?
- Secrete bone matrix (correct)
- Act as mechanosensors
- Degrade bone matrix
- Maintain mineral homeostasis
Which bone cell type is primarily involved in degrading bone matrix?
Which bone cell type is primarily involved in degrading bone matrix?
- Osteoprogenitor
- Osteoblast
- Osteocyte
- Osteoclast (correct)
What is the role of osteocytes in bone physiology?
What is the role of osteocytes in bone physiology?
- Develop from monocytes
- Store calcium
- Sense mechanical loading (correct)
- Degrade bone matrix
At what age do humans generally begin to lose bone mass?
At what age do humans generally begin to lose bone mass?
Which pharmacological treatment is targeted at osteoblasts?
Which pharmacological treatment is targeted at osteoblasts?
What does a T-score measure in the context of bone health?
What does a T-score measure in the context of bone health?
Which of the following drugs is targeted at an osteocyte-derived protein?
Which of the following drugs is targeted at an osteocyte-derived protein?
Which condition is characterized by decreased bone mass and increased risk of fractures?
Which condition is characterized by decreased bone mass and increased risk of fractures?
What is the primary goal to prevent osteoporosis in individuals?
What is the primary goal to prevent osteoporosis in individuals?
How does low bone mass correlate with fracture risk?
How does low bone mass correlate with fracture risk?
Which statement is true regarding the T-score in osteoporosis?
Which statement is true regarding the T-score in osteoporosis?
What factors contribute to the pathogenesis of age-related osteoporosis?
What factors contribute to the pathogenesis of age-related osteoporosis?
What happens to the rate of bone remodeling as individuals age?
What happens to the rate of bone remodeling as individuals age?
According to treatment guidelines, which individuals should consider pharmacotherapy for osteoporosis?
According to treatment guidelines, which individuals should consider pharmacotherapy for osteoporosis?
What is one secondary cause of bone loss commonly seen in older adults?
What is one secondary cause of bone loss commonly seen in older adults?
Which drug class is most commonly prescribed for osteoporosis management?
Which drug class is most commonly prescribed for osteoporosis management?
What therapy is recommended for patients with inadequate dietary levels of calcium and Vitamin D?
What therapy is recommended for patients with inadequate dietary levels of calcium and Vitamin D?
What is the mechanism of action for bisphosphonates?
What is the mechanism of action for bisphosphonates?
If a patient with osteoporosis has not experienced any fractures after two years, what does this indicate regarding their treatment?
If a patient with osteoporosis has not experienced any fractures after two years, what does this indicate regarding their treatment?
Which of the following patients is likely to require teriparatide treatment?
Which of the following patients is likely to require teriparatide treatment?
What is a typical dosing frequency for bisphosphonates?
What is a typical dosing frequency for bisphosphonates?
What is the primary action of denosumab in the treatment of bone conditions?
What is the primary action of denosumab in the treatment of bone conditions?
How often is denosumab administered to patients?
How often is denosumab administered to patients?
Which bone cell type is primarily responsible for bone degradation?
Which bone cell type is primarily responsible for bone degradation?
Which of the following drugs is NOT mentioned as being targeted by denosumab?
Which of the following drugs is NOT mentioned as being targeted by denosumab?
What is the major function of osteoblasts?
What is the major function of osteoblasts?
What cell lineage do osteocytes develop from?
What cell lineage do osteocytes develop from?
What is a key characteristic of denosumab's indication for therapy duration?
What is a key characteristic of denosumab's indication for therapy duration?
Which of the following describes osteocytes?
Which of the following describes osteocytes?
What should be the basis for determining the length of bisphosphonate therapy?
What should be the basis for determining the length of bisphosphonate therapy?
What monitoring is essential during the drug holiday of bisphosphonates?
What monitoring is essential during the drug holiday of bisphosphonates?
What does a femoral neck T-score of -2.2 indicate?
What does a femoral neck T-score of -2.2 indicate?
What is a significant cause of patient non-compliance with oral bisphosphonates?
What is a significant cause of patient non-compliance with oral bisphosphonates?
Which treatment option may be more suitable for a patient experiencing GI irritation from alendronate?
Which treatment option may be more suitable for a patient experiencing GI irritation from alendronate?
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Study Notes
Bone Cell Types and Functions
- Osteoblasts responsible for secreting bone matrix.
- Osteocytes act as mechanosensors and maintain mineral homeostasis.
- Osteoclasts degrade bone matrix.
- Teriparatide and Abaloparatide target osteoblasts.
- Bisphosphonates and Denosumab target osteoclasts.
- Romosozumab targets an osteocyte-derived protein.
What is Osteoporosis?
- Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue.
- It can be diagnosed with a DXA scan, which measures bone mineral density and is expressed as a T-score.
- A T-score ≤ -2.5 indicates osteoporosis.
- Osteopenia is characterized by a T-score between -1 and -2.5.
Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Age is a significant factor in fracture risk.
- Osteoprogenitor cells, responsible for bone formation, decrease in potential with age.
- Osteocyte viability decreases with age, leading to less efficient repair of microdamage.
- Bone remodeling becomes less coupled with age, with bone formation rate decreasing and bone resorption rate increasing.
- Resorption outpaces formation in age-related osteoporosis.
Treating Osteoporosis
- Pharmacotherapy is appropriate for postmenopausal women and men over 50 with a T-score ≤ -2.5 at the femoral neck or spine, or a T-score between -1 and -2.5 with a high fracture risk.
- First-line therapy includes bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate) or Denosumab.
- Teriparatide is used for patients with very high fracture risk or bisphosphonate treatment failure.
Bisphosphonates
- Most commonly prescribed drugs for osteoporosis.
- Anti-resorptive therapy, reducing bone resorption rate.
- Available in oral and intravenous forms.
- Alendronate is a typical bisphosphonate.
- Length of therapy depends on fracture risk, with a 1-2 year drug holiday recommended after 3-5 years for mild risk patients and >5 years for high-risk patients.
- Drug holiday is recommended to reduce adverse events.
Case Studies
- Case 1: 70-year-old female with femoral neck T-score of -2.7. Osteoporosis diagnosis confirmed. Pharmacotherapy is justified, with alendronate and calcium/vitamin D supplements recommended.
- Case 2: 78-year-old male with femoral neck T-score of -2.2. Osteoporosis diagnosis confirmed. Denosumab is recommended due to gastrointestinal irritation and increased frequency of oral medication. Patient encouraged to reduce smoking and alcohol intake.
Denosumab
- Anti-resorptive therapy administered via subcutaneous injection every 6 months.
- Monoclonal antibody targeting RANKL, a protein involved in osteoclastogenesis.
- Length of therapy is not standardized.
Summary
- It is essential to carefully consider patient risk factors and individual responses for treatment options.
- Monitoring bone mineral density and bone resorption markers is crucial throughout treatment.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplements are often recommended for osteoporosis.
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