OSTEOPOROSIS EXAM QUESTIONS WITH THE LATEST
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Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a patient with osteoporosis. The nurse teaches
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the patient that
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a )the drug must be taken with food to prevent GI side effects.
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b )bisphosphonates prevent calcium from being taken from the bones.
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c )lying down after taking the drug prevents light-headedness and dizziness.
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d )taking the drug with milk enhances the absorption of calcium from the bowel. -
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Correct Answer-Answer is: b
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Which patient would be at greatest risk for developing osteoporosis?
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a )A 73-year-old man who has five alcoholic drinks per week and limits sun exposure to
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prevent recurrence of skin cancer.
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b )An 84-year-old man who has recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and is
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prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid).
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c )A 69-year-old woman who had a renal transplant 5 years ago and has been taking
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prednisone to prevent organ rejection.
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d )A 55-year-old woman who recently had a hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-
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oophorectomy and refuses estrogen therapy. - Correct Answer-Answer is: c d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d.
You are teaching a patient with osteopenia. What is important to include in the teaching
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plan?
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a )Lose weight.
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, b )Stop smoking.
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c )Eat high protein diet.
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d )Start swimming for exercise. - Correct Answer-Answer b
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Which female patients are at risk for developing osteoporosis (Select all that apply) ?
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a-60 year old white aerobics instructor.
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b-55 year old Asian American cigarette smoker.
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c-62 year old African American on estrogen therapy.
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d-68 year old white who is underweight and inactive
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e-58 year old Native American who started menopause prematurely. - Correct Answer-
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Answers are: b,d,e d. d.
Risk factors for osteoporosis include age greater than 65, white or Asian ethnicity,
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cigarette smoking, inactive lifestyle, low weight and postmenopausal estrogen deficiency
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including premature menopause.
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Identify methods to specifically prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women (Select
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all that apply)?
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a-Eating more beef. d. d.
b-Eating 8 oz. of yogurt daily. d. d. d. d. d.
c-performing weight bearing exercises. d. d. d.
d-Spending 15 minutes in the sun each day. d. d. d. d. d. d. d.
e-Taking postmenopausal estrogen replacement. - Correct Answer-Answers are: b,c
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To specifically prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, increased calcium and
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vitamin D intake and weight bearing exercises (e.g. walking) are the best methods.
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A patient started Alendronate (Fosamax) once a week for the treatment of osteoporosis.
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The nurse determines that further instruction about the drug is needed when what is said
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by the patient?
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a-"I should take the drug with a meal to prevent stomach irritation".
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b-"This drug will prevent further bone loss and increase my bone density".
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c-"I need to sit or stand upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the drug".
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SCORE.
Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a patient with osteoporosis. The nurse teaches
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the patient that
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a )the drug must be taken with food to prevent GI side effects.
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b )bisphosphonates prevent calcium from being taken from the bones.
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c )lying down after taking the drug prevents light-headedness and dizziness.
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d )taking the drug with milk enhances the absorption of calcium from the bowel. -
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Correct Answer-Answer is: b
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Which patient would be at greatest risk for developing osteoporosis?
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a )A 73-year-old man who has five alcoholic drinks per week and limits sun exposure to
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prevent recurrence of skin cancer.
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b )An 84-year-old man who has recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and is
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prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid).
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c )A 69-year-old woman who had a renal transplant 5 years ago and has been taking
d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d.
prednisone to prevent organ rejection.
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d )A 55-year-old woman who recently had a hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-
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oophorectomy and refuses estrogen therapy. - Correct Answer-Answer is: c d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d. d.
You are teaching a patient with osteopenia. What is important to include in the teaching
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plan?
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a )Lose weight.
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, b )Stop smoking.
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c )Eat high protein diet.
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d )Start swimming for exercise. - Correct Answer-Answer b
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Which female patients are at risk for developing osteoporosis (Select all that apply) ?
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a-60 year old white aerobics instructor.
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b-55 year old Asian American cigarette smoker.
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c-62 year old African American on estrogen therapy.
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d-68 year old white who is underweight and inactive
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e-58 year old Native American who started menopause prematurely. - Correct Answer-
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Answers are: b,d,e d. d.
Risk factors for osteoporosis include age greater than 65, white or Asian ethnicity,
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cigarette smoking, inactive lifestyle, low weight and postmenopausal estrogen deficiency
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including premature menopause.
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Identify methods to specifically prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women (Select
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all that apply)?
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a-Eating more beef. d. d.
b-Eating 8 oz. of yogurt daily. d. d. d. d. d.
c-performing weight bearing exercises. d. d. d.
d-Spending 15 minutes in the sun each day. d. d. d. d. d. d. d.
e-Taking postmenopausal estrogen replacement. - Correct Answer-Answers are: b,c
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To specifically prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, increased calcium and
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vitamin D intake and weight bearing exercises (e.g. walking) are the best methods.
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A patient started Alendronate (Fosamax) once a week for the treatment of osteoporosis.
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The nurse determines that further instruction about the drug is needed when what is said
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by the patient?
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a-"I should take the drug with a meal to prevent stomach irritation".
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b-"This drug will prevent further bone loss and increase my bone density".
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c-"I need to sit or stand upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the drug".
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