Question

1- which mineral improves bone mineralization and should be used with caution in patients with chronic renal diseases?

a- calcium carbonate

b- calcium citrate

2- alendronate is capable of what concerning ADR?

a- hypercalcemia

b- hypocalcemia

3- osteoblasts produced by ---- cell, while osteoclasts produced by --- cell.

Answer 1

1.Ans: option (b) calcium citrate is correct option.

Explanation: Because calcium citrate slows down chronic renal failure. It helps in the formation of bone tissues. It improves metabolic acidosis and decreases cell proliferation.

2.option (a) hypercalcimia is correct option.

Explanation: alendronate is a bisphosphonate compound lowers serum calcium level in patients associated with cancer with hypercalcimia.

3.osteoblast cells are produced by mesenchymal cells. Osteoclasts cells are produced by haemopoitic progenitor cells in bone marrow.