35 Questions
What is osteoporosis?
A painful condition caused by loss of bone mass
What is osteoporosis?
A condition that causes height loss
What is osteoporosis?
A progressive change in bone density
What is the most common risk factor for osteoporosis?
Age
What is the main diagnostic tool for osteoporosis?
Bone density testing
What is the most common diagnostic tool for osteoporosis?
Bone density testing
What are the risk factors for osteoporosis?
Ethnicity, age, body frame, gender, substance use, and lifestyle
What is the main diagnostic tool for osteoporosis?
Bone density testing
Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Having a sedentary lifestyle
What is the primary cause of osteoporosis?
Loss of bone mass
What are the nursing interventions for patients with osteoporosis?
Encouraging weight-bearing activity and patient education
What are the primary cells involved in bone metabolism?
Osteoblasts and osteoclasts
What is the main complication of osteoporosis?
Fragility fractures
What are osteoblasts and osteoclasts?
Cells involved in bone growth and maintenance
What are the clinical manifestations of osteoporosis?
Height loss, periodontal disease, kyphosis, and lower back pain
Which of the following medications is used to treat osteoporosis?
Bisphosphonates
What are the complications of osteoporosis?
Fragility fractures, deformities, osteoarthritis, heart failure, and bone cancer
What is the most common complication of osteoporosis?
Fragility fractures
What is the recommended treatment for osteoporosis?
Medications
What is the medical management for osteoporosis?
Healthy diet, weight-bearing exercise, surgical management, and medications
What is the recommended weight-bearing activity for patients with osteoporosis?
Walking
What are the pharmacological treatments for osteoporosis?
Bisphosphonates, monoclonal antibody medications, vitamin D supplements, calcium supplements, and hormone-related therapy
Which medication is a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis?
Alendronate (Fosamax
Which healthcare professional may be involved in interprofessional care for patients with osteoporosis?
Physical therapists
What is the primary cause of osteoporosis?
Progressive loss of bone mass
What is the role of physical therapists in interprofessional care for osteoporosis?
To develop exercise programs
What is the age range for men who should be screened for osteoporosis?
70
What is the primary nursing intervention for patients with osteoporosis?
Encouraging weight-bearing activity
Which healthcare professionals are involved in the interprofessional care of patients with osteoporosis?
Pharmacists, endocrinologists, registered dieticians/nutritionists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and social workers/case managers
What is the recommended daily intake of calcium for adults?
1000-1200 mg
What is the T-score used for in osteoporosis diagnostic testing?
To determine the patient's bone density
Which group of healthcare professionals is not involved in interprofessional care for osteoporosis?
Dentists
What is the primary nursing intervention for patients with osteoporosis?
Encouraging weight-bearing activity
What is the main goal of interprofessional care for patients with osteoporosis?
To prevent complications
Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of osteoporosis?
Height loss
Study Notes
Challenge your knowledge on the nursing interventions and patient care for those with osteoporosis in this Metabolism quiz. Test your ability to collaborate with the interprofessional team and implement nursing interventions to help patients and their families cope with the psychosocial impact caused by this condition. Apply your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and more to excel in NUR 211 Module 3A.
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