Osteoporosis in Medical Surgical Nursing

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What is the definition of Osteoporosis according to the World Health Organization?

A bone density that falls 4 standard deviations below the mean for young healthy adults
A bone density that falls 2.5 standard deviations below the mean for young healthy adults (correct)
A bone density that falls 1 standard deviation below the mean for young healthy adults
A bone density that falls 3 standard deviations below the mean for young healthy adults

What is the estimated percentage of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis?

5% of postmenopausal women
15% of postmenopausal women
10% of postmenopausal women
7% of postmenopausal women (correct)

What is the relationship between osteoclast and osteoblast activity in Osteoporosis?

Osteoblast activity is less than osteoclast activity (correct)
Osteoclast activity is equal to osteoblast activity
Osteoblast activity is greater than osteoclast activity
Osteoclast activity is less than osteoblast activity

What is one of the factors that contribute to the development of Osteoporosis?

Vitamin D deficiency (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the chronic diseases that can contribute to the development of Osteoporosis?

Cushing's syndrome (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the effects of cigarette consumption on bone health?

It has toxic effects on osteoblasts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of fractures resulting from osteoporosis?

Pain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for the prevention of falls in individuals with osteoporosis?

Ambulation-assistive devices (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis?

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of vitamin D?

Sun-induced skin conversion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended intake of protein for individuals with osteoporosis?

Moderate protein intake (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of orally administered vitamin D3?

100,000 units once every 4 months for 5 years (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Raloxifene in osteoporosis management?

To reduce the risk of vertebral fractures (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major risk associated with osteoporosis that nurses should be aware of?

Risk of injury due to falls (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dosage of Alendronate in osteoporosis management?

5mg daily (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the surgical procedure that involves injecting cement into a vertebra to stabilize it?

Vertebroplasty (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the hormone that helps to stimulate bone growth and is used in osteoporosis management?

Teriparatide (C) Signup and view all the answers