Quiz 31: Thyroid and Parathyroid Drugs: Agents Affecting Bone Mineralization

Small amounts of _____ must be ingested in the diet so that the thyroid gland can synthesize thyroid hormones. A)riboflavin B)selenium C)iodine D)manganese E)magnesium

All of the following symptoms are associated with hyperthyroidism EXCEPT: A)weight loss. B)bradycardia. C)insomnia. D)heat intolerance. E)muscle wasting.

Treatment of hypothyroidism typically consists of: A)beta blockers. B)radioactive iodine. C)large doses of iodide. D)antithyroid agents such as propylthiouracil (Propyl-Thyracil)and methimazole (Tapazole). E)none of the above

Parathyroid hormone ______ plasma calcium levels by ______ calcium resorption from bone. A)increases;increasing B)increases;decreasing C)decreases;decreasing D)decreases;increasing E)none of the above

Prolonged,large dosages of parathyroid hormone ______ bone breakdown,and small,intermittent amounts of parathyroid hormone ______ bone synthesis and remodeling. A)decrease;decrease B)decrease;increase C)increase;decrease D)increase;increase E)none of the above

Vitamin D and several related metabolites enhance bone formation by _____ intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate,and _____ renal excretion of calcium and phosphate. A)increasing;increasing B)increasing;decreasing C)decreasing;increasing D)decreasing;decreasing E)none of the above

Bisphosphonates such as alendronate (Fosamax)and pamidronate (Aredia)reduce bone resorption in osteoporosis and similar conditions by: A)inhibiting osteoclast activity. B)increasing calcium absorption for the gastrointestinal tract. C)decreasing calcium excretion by the kidneys. D)providing a dietary source of calcium. E)all of the above

All of the following drug strategies can be used as part of a comprehensive plan to increase bone mineral density in postmenopausal women EXCEPT: A)estrogen replacement. B)bisphosphonates. C)vitamin C. D)calcium supplements. E)calcitonin.