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?

    <p>Vitamin D deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cushing's syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It has toxic effects on osteoblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of fractures resulting from osteoporosis?

    <p>Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ambulation-assistive devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis?

    <p>Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of vitamin D?

    <p>Sun-induced skin conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Moderate protein intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dosage of orally administered vitamin D3?

    <p>100,000 units once every 4 months for 5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Raloxifene in osteoporosis management?

    <p>To reduce the risk of vertebral fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Risk of injury due to falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dosage of Alendronate in osteoporosis management?

    <p>5mg daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Vertebroplasty</p> 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?

    <p>Teriparatide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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