The nurse is caring for a patient who takes alendronate. What lab studies would the nurse assess regularly?
A) Serum iodine
B) Serum potassium
C) Serum calcium
D) Serum iron
C
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Alendronate and risedronate are commonly used drugs for osteoporosis and calcium lowering. Serum calcium levels need to be monitored carefully with any of the drugs that affect calcium levels. Administration of alendronate would not require monitoring of iodine, potassium, or iron levels.
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