A 54-year-old woman who recently reached menopause and has a family history of osteoporosis is diagnosed with osteopenia following densitometry testing. In teaching the woman about her osteoporosis, the nurse explains that
a. estrogen replacement therapy must be started to prevent rapid progression to osteoporosis.
b. continuous, low-dose corticosteroid treatment is effective in stopping the course of osteoporosis.
c. with a family history of osteoporosis, there is no way to prevent or slow gradual bone resorption.
d. calcium loss from bones can be slowed by increasing calcium intake and weight-bearing exercise.
ANS: D
Progression of osteoporosis can be slowed by increasing calcium intake and weight-bearing exercise. Estrogen replacement therapy does help prevent osteoporosis, but it is not the only treatment and is not appropriate for some patients. Corticosteroid therapy increases the risk for osteoporosis.
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