Osteoporosis Davis Advantage
Questions and Answers Already Passed
What is the main focus of treatment in patients diagnosed with osteoporosis?
a) Increasing body fat
✔✔b) Reducing fracture risk
c) Enhancing skin elasticity
d) Improving blood sugar levels
Which of the following supplements is commonly recommended to improve bone strength in
osteoporosis patients?
a) Vitamin C
✔✔b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin K
d) Vitamin B6
A patient asks how they can prevent osteoporosis. The nurse should recommend:
a) Consuming high amounts of caffeine
✔✔b) Weight-bearing exercises like walking
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,c) Avoiding dairy products
d) Limiting protein intake
What is the most important lifestyle change to advise a patient with osteoporosis?
✔✔a) Stop smoking
b) Avoid carbohydrates
c) Increase sugar intake
d) Drink more fruit juices
Which diagnostic test measures bone mineral density to confirm osteoporosis?
a) MRI
b) Ultrasound
c) CT scan
✔✔d) DEXA scan
Which of these dietary choices is most beneficial for a patient managing osteoporosis?
a) Processed meats
✔✔b) Low-fat dairy products
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, c) Soft drinks
d) Fried foods
A patient with osteoporosis reports pain in their lower back. This may indicate:
a) Muscle fatigue
b) Kidney infection
✔✔c) Vertebral compression fractures
d) Sprained ligaments
For a patient taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis, what is an important instruction?
a) Take before bedtime
b) Lie down after taking it
✔✔c) Remain upright for 30 minutes
d) Consume with milk
What is the recommended daily intake of Vitamin D for an adult with osteoporosis?
a) 100 IU
b) 400 IU
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Questions and Answers Already Passed
What is the main focus of treatment in patients diagnosed with osteoporosis?
a) Increasing body fat
✔✔b) Reducing fracture risk
c) Enhancing skin elasticity
d) Improving blood sugar levels
Which of the following supplements is commonly recommended to improve bone strength in
osteoporosis patients?
a) Vitamin C
✔✔b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin K
d) Vitamin B6
A patient asks how they can prevent osteoporosis. The nurse should recommend:
a) Consuming high amounts of caffeine
✔✔b) Weight-bearing exercises like walking
1
,c) Avoiding dairy products
d) Limiting protein intake
What is the most important lifestyle change to advise a patient with osteoporosis?
✔✔a) Stop smoking
b) Avoid carbohydrates
c) Increase sugar intake
d) Drink more fruit juices
Which diagnostic test measures bone mineral density to confirm osteoporosis?
a) MRI
b) Ultrasound
c) CT scan
✔✔d) DEXA scan
Which of these dietary choices is most beneficial for a patient managing osteoporosis?
a) Processed meats
✔✔b) Low-fat dairy products
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, c) Soft drinks
d) Fried foods
A patient with osteoporosis reports pain in their lower back. This may indicate:
a) Muscle fatigue
b) Kidney infection
✔✔c) Vertebral compression fractures
d) Sprained ligaments
For a patient taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis, what is an important instruction?
a) Take before bedtime
b) Lie down after taking it
✔✔c) Remain upright for 30 minutes
d) Consume with milk
What is the recommended daily intake of Vitamin D for an adult with osteoporosis?
a) 100 IU
b) 400 IU
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