A 58-year-old man with recently diagnosed primary hyperparathyroidism presents asymptomatic. Vital signs: BP 138/86 mmHg, HR 78 bpm, RR 16, temp 37°C. Labs show serum calcium 11.8 mg/dL, PTH 142 pg/mL, creatinine 0.9 mg/dL, and 24-hour urine calcium 180 mg/day. Bone density is normal. He denies nephrolithiasis, fractures, or neurocognitive symptoms. He declines surgery and seeks medical management. Which medication is most appropriate?
- A)Bisphosphonates to inhibit bone resorption and lower calcium
- B)Thiazide diuretics to promote renal calcium reabsorption
- C)Calcimimetic agents (cinacalcet) to enhance calcium sensing and suppress PTH secretionGABARITO
- D)High-dose vitamin D to suppress secondary hyperparathyroidism
- E)Loop diuretics to increase urinary calcium excretion
Explicação
Calcimimetic agents (cinacalcet) allosterically enhance the parathyroid calcium-sensing receptor, making the gland more sensitive to ambient calcium and suppressing PTH secretion. This leads to decreased serum calcium and is effective medical management for as... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →