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2024 OSTEOPOROSIS NCLEXEXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Alendronate is used in treatment of osteoporosis because it? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Inhibits osteoclastic activity
Postmenopausal women are more prone to suffer from osteoporosis due to? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Decreased estrogen level
What is the best way to diagnose osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Bone
density scan
The daily requirement of calcium for an adult woman is - CORRECT
ANSWERS-1200 mg
Which of these is a risk factor for osteoporosis
a-Age and family history
b-Obesity and smoking
c-All of the above - CORRECT ANSWERS-All of the above
Alendronate (Fosamax) is prescribed for a patient with osteoporosis. The
nurse teaches the patient that
a )the drug must be taken with food to prevent GI side effects.
b )bisphosphonates prevent calcium from being taken from the bones.
c )lying down after taking the drug prevents light-headedness and dizziness.
d )taking the drug with milk enhances the absorption of calcium from the
bowel. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Answer is: b
A client is diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which statements should the nurse
include when teaching the client about the disease?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
, a)"It's common in females after menopause."
b) "It's a degenerative disease characterized by a decrease in bone density."
c) "It's a congenital disease caused by poor dietary intake of milk products."
d) "It can cause pain and injury."
e) "Passive range-of-motion exercises can promote bone growth."
f) "Weight-bearing exercise should be avoided." - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Answer: a, b, d
Osteoporosis is a degenerative metabolic bone disorder in which the rate of
bone resorption accelerates and the rate of bone formation decelerates, thus
decreasing bone density. Postmenopausal women are at increased risk for
this disorder because of the loss of estrogen. The decrease in bone density
can cause pain and injury. Osteoporosis isn't a congenital disorder; however,
low calcium intake does contribute to the disorder. Passive range-of-motion
exercises may be performed but they won't promote bone growth. The client
should be encouraged to participate in weight-bearing exercise because it
promotes bone growth.
The nurse should include which of the following client teachings for
prevention of rapid progression of osteoporosis?
a) avoid taking skim milk
b) avoid taking protein-rich foods
c) avoid calcium supplement
d) avoid alcohol - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
- avoiding alcohol and cigarette smoking will prevent rapid progression of
osteoporosis. Skim milk is indicated among elderly because it is low in fats.
Protein foods are necessary for calcium absorption. Calcium supplements
help maintain integrity of the bones
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. - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Answer is: c
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