The community health nurse is teaching a class on osteoporosis to a group of postmenopausal women
The nurse determines that the group understands the information if they select _____________ as the only drug to increase bone formation in osteoporotic bones. a. ibandronate (Boniva)
b. risedronate (Actonel)
c. alendronate (Fosamax)
d. teriparatide (Forteo)
D
Teriparatide, a form of parathyroid hormone (PTH) produced by recombinant DNA technology, promotes bone formation by increasing the activity of osteoblasts.
Bisphosphonates, such as ibandronate, risedronate, and alendronate, suppress resorption of bone through inhibition of osteoclasts.
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A. Tachycardia. B. Euphoria. C. Respiratory depression. D. Nausea and vomiting.
An older adult who has heart failure (HF) complains of increasing dyspnea over 2 days. Which should the nurse assess to help determine if the patient has adhered to his therapy?
a. Check for peripheral edema. b. Ask about his bowel pattern. c. Auscultate the lungs bilaterally. d. Compare his weight to baseline. e. Determine coughing frequency. f. Assess his diet over last 48 hours.
A nurse is talking with a patient who recently became paraplegic as a result of a cervical spinal cord injury. When some home equipment is discussed, the patient becomes angry and says, "I don't need to worry about any kind of home equipment
" What is the best response by the nurse? a. "I know you will be walking soon, but you may need some equipment until then." b. "There is very little chance that you will ever walk." c. "Tell me what it is about this equipment that bothers you." d. "Let me call the physician to come explain your injuries to you."
The stages of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change involve thought and action over time
Indicate whether the statement is true or false