BIOL331 / BIOL 331 Module 10 (Latest Update 2026 / 2027) Pathophysiology | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Portage Learning

BIOL331 / BIOL 331 Module 10
(Latest Update )
Pathophysiology | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
Portage Learning

Musculoskeletal Disorders




Question:
What are prescribed once diagnosis of osteoporosis is given?
Answer:


-Antiresorptive drugs


-Anabolic agents.

,Question:
Three types of Antiresorptive drugs: (3)
Answer:
-Estrogen
-Bisphophonates
-Calcitonin




Question:
Estrogen as a Antiresorptive drug:


What is necessary? Why?
Answer:
-Very effective at reducing progression of osteoporosis.


Risk/benefit analysis is necessary due to secondary health issues that may
arise with hormone therapy.




Question:
Estrogen drug name that has shown to be effective in the prevention and
treatment of osteoporosis?
Answer:
SERMs like raloxifene

,Question:
Bisphosphonates as an Antiresorptive drug: (3)


Drug names?
Answer:
-Most commonly prescribed.
-Inhibit bone resorption by reducing osteoclast activity
-Effective at reducing fracture


-Alendronate
-Risedronate
-Ibandronate




Question:
Calcitonin as an Antiresorptive drugs: (2)


Drug names?
Answer:
-Inhibit osteoclast activity
-Stimulates bone remodeling by increasing osteoblast activity.


Teriparatide

, Question:
Teriparatide is a form of:
Answer:
Parathyroid hormone




Question:
Type of therapy shown to increase osteoblast/decrease osteoclast activity in
males:


Contraindicated for who?
Answer:
Testosterone


Those with prostate cancer.