pharmacology ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
180 midterm ANSWERS
bisphosphonates -alendronate.
-ibandronate.
-risedronate.
-zoledronic for IV infusion.
, bisphosphonates therapeutic uses -prophylaxis and treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis and male
osteoporosis.
-used with long term glucocorticoid use.
-hypercalcemia due to malignancy.
bisphosphonates complications -esophagitis, esophageal ulceration.
-GI disturbances.
-musculoskeletal pain (take mild analgesic or change med).
-visual disturbances (blurred or pain).
-related osteonecrosis of the jaw with IV infusion.
-kidney toxicity with IV infusion.
-atypical femoral fractures. monitor for 5 years.
bisphosphonates contraindications -patients with dysphagia.
-esophageal strictures.
-kidney impairment.
-hypocalcemia.
-patients who cannot sit upright for 30 mins.
bisphosphonates monitoring -monitor bone density.
-monitor blood calcium levels.
bisphosphonates: alendronate purpose to decrease the action of osteoclasts and inhibit bone resorption.
When should alendronate be taken? First thing in the morning.
What should alendronate be taken with? 8 oz of water on an empty stomach.
How long should you wait after taking alendronate 2 hours.
before consuming calcium products, minerals, or
antacids?
What should you do for 30 minutes after taking Sit or ambulate.
alendronate?
What should you avoid doing with alendronate tablets? Chewing or sucking on the tablets.
alendronate interactions -decreases absorption when taken with calcium, iron, magnesium supplements.
-antacids.
-orange juice.
-caffeine.
-take on empty stomach with 8oz water.
How long should you perform weight-bearing exercises 30 to 40 minutes per day.
while taking alendronate?
What should you do if you experience difficulty Notify your healthcare provider.
swallowing alendronate?
What should you do if you skip a dose of alendronate? Wait until the next day; do not take 2 tablets in one day.
180 midterm ANSWERS
bisphosphonates -alendronate.
-ibandronate.
-risedronate.
-zoledronic for IV infusion.
, bisphosphonates therapeutic uses -prophylaxis and treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis and male
osteoporosis.
-used with long term glucocorticoid use.
-hypercalcemia due to malignancy.
bisphosphonates complications -esophagitis, esophageal ulceration.
-GI disturbances.
-musculoskeletal pain (take mild analgesic or change med).
-visual disturbances (blurred or pain).
-related osteonecrosis of the jaw with IV infusion.
-kidney toxicity with IV infusion.
-atypical femoral fractures. monitor for 5 years.
bisphosphonates contraindications -patients with dysphagia.
-esophageal strictures.
-kidney impairment.
-hypocalcemia.
-patients who cannot sit upright for 30 mins.
bisphosphonates monitoring -monitor bone density.
-monitor blood calcium levels.
bisphosphonates: alendronate purpose to decrease the action of osteoclasts and inhibit bone resorption.
When should alendronate be taken? First thing in the morning.
What should alendronate be taken with? 8 oz of water on an empty stomach.
How long should you wait after taking alendronate 2 hours.
before consuming calcium products, minerals, or
antacids?
What should you do for 30 minutes after taking Sit or ambulate.
alendronate?
What should you avoid doing with alendronate tablets? Chewing or sucking on the tablets.
alendronate interactions -decreases absorption when taken with calcium, iron, magnesium supplements.
-antacids.
-orange juice.
-caffeine.
-take on empty stomach with 8oz water.
How long should you perform weight-bearing exercises 30 to 40 minutes per day.
while taking alendronate?
What should you do if you experience difficulty Notify your healthcare provider.
swallowing alendronate?
What should you do if you skip a dose of alendronate? Wait until the next day; do not take 2 tablets in one day.
