Risedronate - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

According to the WHO criteria, for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, based on the measurement of bone density is - 2.5 standard deviations or more below the young adult peak bone density Name the current gold standard technique for measuring bone density - DXA Cancellous bone is also known as what? - Trabecular bone What is the anatomical landmark of the proximal femur that indicates the best visual indication of the degree of rotation of the proximal femur? - Lesser trochanter Which lumbar v...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM RETAKE GUIDE (GRADED A+) LATEST VERSION A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement ...

ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is to start a new prescription for sucralfate. Which of the following actions of sucralfate should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Decreases stomach acid secretion B. Neutralizes acids in the stomach C. Forms a protective barrier over ulcers D. Treats ulcers by eradicating H. pylori A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescr...

ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is to start a new prescription for sucralfate. Which of the following actions of sucralfate should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Decreases stomach acid secretion B. Neutralizes acids in the stomach C. Forms a protective barrier over ulcers D. Treats ulcers by eradicating H. pylori A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescr...

Rosh Review- Gastroenterology; Questions and Answers 100% Solved What medication is know known to induce esophagitis? Tx? Correct answer Bisphosphonates! (ALENDRENATE, RISEDRONATE) Important patient education to remain upward for 30 minutes, and drink with plenty of water Tx: Antacids to decrease mucosal irritation Also can occur with NSAIDs, ASA, Ferrous sulfate (Iron), Antibiotics (tetracycline, doxycycline) What presents with progressive, painless jaundice, fatigue, weight loss, dep...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2019 A PROCTORED STUDYGUIDE Questions and Answers (2023/2024) (Verified Answers) Nurse is caring for pt who is experiencing acute EtOH w/drawl. For which of following pt outcomes should nurse administer chlordiazepoxide? Prevent delirium tremens Nurse is teaching pt about use of risedronate for treatment of osteoporosis. Nurse should identify which of following statements as an indicaiont about pt understands teaching? "I should sit up for 30 minutes after taking the ri...

ovulatory dysfunction positive anti-TPO goiters pregnancy over sx CV risks Correct Answer- steroids >7.5 mg >3 months, increased risk of steroid induced OP Correct Answer-Tx: postmenopausal woman all men age >70 10 yr FRAX >20% 1st risedronate Alendronate opportunistic infection that can happen after transplant? Correct Answer-BK virus ( happens when the patient is TOO immunosupressed), its a increase in creatinine PCP - patient should be on prophylaxis i...

The nurse is caring for a 57-year-old woman who is complaining about gaining so much weight after menopause and suggests that thyroid hormone replacement would help her lose weight and speed up her metabolism. What is the nurses best response? A) Inducing a state of hyperthyroidism would result in weight loss. B) People who are not hypothyroid should not take thyroid hormones. C) People who take thyroid hormones without cause will end up damaging their heart. D) The body compensates for th...

VATI Pharm, Pharmacology 2019 ATI, RN VATI Pharmacology 2019, Pharmacology ATI Proctored Exam Bank.Q&A. A nurse is providing teaching to a pt prescribed cipro what is an adverse effect the nurse should include in the teaching? ANS- phototoxicity. avoid direct sunlight, wear sunglasses and protective clothing. discontinue ASAP is phototoxicity occurs. Tendon rupture is another adverse effect a nurse is giving diclofenac sodium to a pt with chronic bursitis which of the following a...

For treatment of existing osteoporosis, the dose of alendronate - ANSWER 10 mg/day or 70 mg/week Initial dosage for bone less prevention alendronate and risedronate - ANSWER 5 mg/day or 35 mg/week Testosterone replacement therapy - ANSWER Erythrocytosis is a risk; Hgb and Hct levels checked, expect increase first 6 mths, unless Hgb level higher than 17.5 g/dL, Hct higher than 54%, or both suggests overtreatment or occasionally abuse. IM happens more than transdermal. If the Hct is great...