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Therapeutic Uses of Calcitriol-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of calcitriol as follows: Hypoparathyroidism Individuals with history of hypoparathyroidism can present with low serum calcium levels and low parathyroid hormone secretion. Calcitriol can be given as a supplement in these individuals to increase intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the food sources and also, to help with reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys, thus helping to restore optimal concentrations of serum calcium. Steroid-induced osteoporosis Individuals with history [...]

Therapeutic Uses of Calcitriol-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of calcitriol as follows: Vitamin D deficiency In individuals with compromised liver and kidney functions, calcitriol synthesis can be compromised. Deficient calcitriol synthesis results in poor calcium absorption from the intestines and reduced mineralization of bone. Calcitriol can be given as a supplement in these individuals to prevent long-term calcium deficiency and poor mineralization of bone. Chronic renal failure In individuals with chronic renal failure, calcitriol synthesis is compromised, [...]

Nurse Teachings on Calcitriol and Mechanism of Action

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon calcitriol and mechanism of action as follows: Low levels of serum calcium in the body stimulate increased synthesis of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands. Parathyroid hormone and low levels of serum calcium and phosphorus in the body also stimulate synthesis of calcitriol by the kidneys. Calcitriol is the final natural active form of vitamin D, which is synthesized from precursors/prior forms synthesized in the skin and liver. This precursor form [...]

Parathyroid Hormone and Serum Calcium Regulation

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon the role of parathyroid hormone in serum calcium regulation as follows: Parathyroid hormone is produced by four parathyroid glands, located behind the thyroid gland in the neck. Low levels of serum calcium in the body stimulate increased synthesis of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands. Increased parathyroid hormone secretion results in resorption of the bone and consequently, leads to mobilization of calcium and phosphorus from the bone into the blood, thus helping [...]

Serum Calcium Regulation in the Body

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon regulation of serum calcium as follows: The serum calcium levels are regulated primarily by two hormones, parathyroid hormone and calcitonin. Also, vitamin D3 or calcitriol, contributes significantly to the regulation of the serum calcium levels. Low levels of serum calcium in the body stimulate increased synthesis of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands. Increased parathyroid hormone secretion results in resorption of the bone and consequently, leads to mobilization of calcium and phosphorus [...]