🎧 New: AI-Generated Podcasts Turn your study notes into engaging audio conversations. Learn more

Osteoporosis Management: Drug and Nursing Interventions
10 Questions
0 Views

Osteoporosis Management: Drug and Nursing Interventions

Created by
@TimelyClimax

Podcast Beta

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the role of bisphosphonates in osteoporosis management?

  • Enhance bone density
  • Slow down bone breakdown (correct)
  • Increase estrogen levels
  • Promote calcium absorption
  • Why are women more at risk of osteoporosis than men after menopause?

  • Higher bone density
  • Decreased estrogen levels (correct)
  • Reduced calcium consumption
  • Increased vitamin D intake
  • What is a key aspect of nursing management for patients with osteoporosis?

  • Providing patient education (correct)
  • Prescribing hormone therapy
  • Limiting calcium intake
  • Increasing alcohol consumption
  • How do hormone-related therapies benefit osteoporosis management?

    <p>Maintain bone density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is maintaining skeletal health important for overall well-being?

    <p>Reduces the risk of fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the skeletal system?

    <p>Providing protection for organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component acts as a shock absorber in the joints?

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

    What can be the first sign or symptom of osteoporosis?

    <p>Stooped posture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does osteoporosis affect men and women?

    <p>Men and women show similar symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age does the risk of osteoporosis increase significantly?

    <p>50 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Quizzes Like This

    Osteoporosis Quiz
    10 questions

    Osteoporosis Quiz

    EntrancingJadeite4013 avatar
    EntrancingJadeite4013
    Drug List #20 Flashcards
    10 questions

    Drug List #20 Flashcards

    SucceedingHexagon avatar
    SucceedingHexagon
    Drug List #10 - Osteoporosis Medications
    10 questions
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser