An older adult who has osteoporosis receives a prescription for teriparatide (Forteo). Which instruction should the nurse include in patient teaching?
a. Use with a bisphosphonate medication.
b. Is available for oral or intravenous use.
c. Take this medication for up to 2 years.
d. Consume up to 600 mg of calcium daily.
C
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A Incorrect. This medication is used without concomitant bisphosphonate therapy.
B Incorrect. This medication is administered daily by subcutaneous injection.
C Correct. The nurse instructs the individual to take teriparatide by daily injection for up to 2 years to prevent adverse effects of this human recombinant form of parathyroid hormone.
D Incorrect. The nurse instructs the patient to consume 1200 mg of calcium daily.
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