Osteoporosis Pharmacological Care Management

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What is the purpose of advising Katiana to take the medication on an empty stomach and to remain upright for 30 minutes after taking it?

To prevent gastrointestinal bleeding

To enhance the medication's efficacy

To reduce the risk of esophageal reflux (correct)

To minimize the risk of allergic reactions

Why should Katiana be referred for an x-ray?

To determine the effectiveness of COPD treatment

To rule out a fracture (correct)

To assess lung function

To confirm the diagnosis of osteoarthritis

What is the recommendation regarding the future use of oral steroids for Katiana?

It should be increased

It should be limited (correct)

It should be continued as prescribed

It should be stopped immediately

Why is Katiana referred for a multifactorial falls risk assessment?

Due to her risk of falls Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected impact of novel developments in prognostic and therapeutic strategies for osteoporosis?

More precise prediction of fracture risk Signup and view all the answers

What will be more common as a result of the expansion of fracture liaison services (FLS)?

Referral of high-risk patients to bone specialists Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle change is recommended for Katiana?

A short walk daily accompanied by her caregiver Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to review Katiana's COPD regimen and inhaler technique?

To try to improve her breathlessness Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the projected increase in the number of people living with osteoporosis?

It will require greater healthcare resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of times Teriparatide can be used in a patient's lifetime?

Once Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of suddenly stopping denosumab treatment?

Increased risk of vertebral fractures Signup and view all the answers

What factor limits the use of bisphosphonates in treating osteoporosis?

Chronic kidney disease Signup and view all the answers

In which condition should Teriparatide not be prescribed?

Paget disease of bone Signup and view all the answers

What may be problematic with oral bisphosphonate therapy?

Gastric reflux Signup and view all the answers

Why might patients with cognitive difficulties prefer 6-monthly denosumab over other treatments?

Less frequent administration Signup and view all the answers

What action is demanded if a patient on osteoporosis treatment experiences a fragility fracture?

A review of compliance Signup and view all the answers

In what way does chronic kidney disease impact the use of bisphosphonates?

Limits the use of bisphosphonates Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does denosumab have over bisphosphonates for patients with chronic kidney disease?

Can be favored in CKD cases Signup and view all the answers