Which patient would be at greatest risk for developing osteoporosis?
a )A 73-year-old man who has five alcoholic drinks per week and limits sun exposure
to prevent recurrence of skin cancer.
b )An 84-year-old man who has recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and is
prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid).
c )A 69-year-old woman who had a renal transplant 5 years ago and has been taking
prednisone to prevent organ rejection.
d )A 55-year-old woman who recently had a hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-
oophorectomy and refuses estrogen therapy.
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Answer is: c
, A client with osteoporosis is asking the nurse regarding the use of Salmon calcitonin
(Miacalcin) nasal spray. The nurse tells the client to do the following, except?
a-Delivery system contains enough medication for at least 30 doses. Discard any
unused solution after 30 doses.
b-If you do not feel the spray while using it, repeat the dose on the other nostrils.
c-Miacalcin is usually given as one spray per day into only one of your nostrils.
d-Take extra vitamin D while you are using Miacalcin.
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B: Miacalcin spray delivers a fine mist into the nose. Even if the client does
not feel the spray while using it, the medication is still being absorbed by
the nasal passages. A: Discard any unused solution after 30 doses because
spray may not deliver correct dose. C: Use the other nostril the next day
and continue alternating back and forth for each daily dose. D: Vitamin D
helps in treating osteoporosis by helping in maintaining healthy bones.
The nurse is instructing a 65-year-old female client diagnosed with osteoporosis. The
most important instruction regarding exercise would be to:
a-Exercise doing weight bearing activities.
b-Exercise to reduce weight.
c-Avoid exercise activities that increase the risk of fracture.
d-Exercise to strengthen muscles and thereby protect bones.
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a )A 73-year-old man who has five alcoholic drinks per week and limits sun exposure
to prevent recurrence of skin cancer.
b )An 84-year-old man who has recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and is
prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid).
c )A 69-year-old woman who had a renal transplant 5 years ago and has been taking
prednisone to prevent organ rejection.
d )A 55-year-old woman who recently had a hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-
oophorectomy and refuses estrogen therapy.
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Answer is: c
, A client with osteoporosis is asking the nurse regarding the use of Salmon calcitonin
(Miacalcin) nasal spray. The nurse tells the client to do the following, except?
a-Delivery system contains enough medication for at least 30 doses. Discard any
unused solution after 30 doses.
b-If you do not feel the spray while using it, repeat the dose on the other nostrils.
c-Miacalcin is usually given as one spray per day into only one of your nostrils.
d-Take extra vitamin D while you are using Miacalcin.
Give this one a try later!
B: Miacalcin spray delivers a fine mist into the nose. Even if the client does
not feel the spray while using it, the medication is still being absorbed by
the nasal passages. A: Discard any unused solution after 30 doses because
spray may not deliver correct dose. C: Use the other nostril the next day
and continue alternating back and forth for each daily dose. D: Vitamin D
helps in treating osteoporosis by helping in maintaining healthy bones.
The nurse is instructing a 65-year-old female client diagnosed with osteoporosis. The
most important instruction regarding exercise would be to:
a-Exercise doing weight bearing activities.
b-Exercise to reduce weight.
c-Avoid exercise activities that increase the risk of fracture.
d-Exercise to strengthen muscles and thereby protect bones.
Give this one a try later!
