NRSG 312 Test #2 Questions And
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Osteoporosis
This is a chronic disease of cellular regulation resulting in bone loss that decreases bone density
leading to possible fracture
Fragility fracture
This is caused by osteoporosis, occurring in 50% of postmenopausal woman (Euro-American)
Osteomalacia
Bone loss related to lack of Vitamin D
Osteopenia
Loss of bone mass when osteoclastic (bone reabsorption) is greater than osteoblastic (bone building)
BMD
Test associated with Osteoporosis that measures the amount of mineral that determines bone
strength
25-30 years of age
what does BMD peak?
Estrogen
BMD decreases more rapidly due to a loss of what hormone? (post menopausal)
Healthy adult
A T-score of 0 indicates what?
osteopenia
A T-score of -1 indicates what?
Osteoporosis
A T-score of -2.5 indicates what?
Biphosphonates
A -2.5 T-score is treated with what?
No
, 2024/2025
Is there a gene that predisposes patients to osteoporosis?
Vitamin D, Calcium
What lacks in a patients nutrition that increases their chances of osteoporosis?
Euro-Caucasian, Asian
What ethnicity is at greater risk for primary osteoporosis?
Yes
Is chronic steroid therapy a risk factor for osteoporosis?
carbonated beverages
What kind of beverages increase the risk for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis
The outward curvature of the thoracic spine causing a "humped back" is a symptom of what?
serum calcium (9-10.5)
Vit D (25-80)
What lab assessments are associated with osteoporosis?
DXA
What imaging assessment is most commonly used for measuring BMD?
alcohol and caffeine
What should patients with osteoporosis avoid excess of in their diet?
Vitamin D3
What do patients need to take with calcium to help with absorption?
remain upright for 30 mins
What do patients need to do after taking bisphosphonates?
osteomyelitis
infection in bony tissue
slow
is osteomyelitis slow or fast growing?
bone pain
What is the main cue of osteomyelitis?
erythema and heat
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