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Osteoporosis Prevention Strategies

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What is the main benefit of smoking cessation in relation to bone health?

Enhancing muscle strength and coordination

Increasing vitamin D levels

Minimizing bone loss and reducing fracture risk (correct)

Reducing calcium excretion

Why should calcium carbonate be ingested with meals?

To improve coordination and balance

To increase acid secretion and enhance absorption (correct)

To reduce the risk of constipation

To minimize the risk of fractures

What is the maximum single dose of elemental calcium recommended?

400 mg

800 mg

600 mg (correct)

1000 mg

What is the most common adverse reaction to calcium carbonate?

Constipation Signup and view all the answers

Why is calcium citrate absorption not dependent on acid secretion?

It is acid independent Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of combining calcium with vitamin D and osteoporosis medications?

Fracture prevention Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily intake of vitamin D?

800 to 1,000 units Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which bisphosphonates reduce fractures?

Inhibiting osteoclast adherence to bone surfaces Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a unique characteristic of oral bisphosphonates?

Poor absorption (bioavailability 1% to 5%) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended time to wait after taking alendronate or risedronate before consuming food or drinks?

30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common adverse effect of IV bisphosphonates?

Fever and flu-like symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for raloxifene?

Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers