Drug Therapy
What supplement is used as preventative measures to osteoporosis?
What is calcium with or without Vitamins D
What bisphosphonate can be prepared both orally and intravenously?
What is Boniva
What bisphosphonate can be prepared both orally and intravenously?
What is Boniva
If you are allergic to salmon, you cannot use what drug?
What is Calcitonin
What are some things to assess for with a patient with osteoporosis?
What is Risk for Falls
What is the most common drug prescribed for osteoporosis?
What is Bisphosphonates
What is NSAID's
What drug is prescribed when all other pharmacological measures have been ineffective?
How long after taking a bisphosphonate medication should you remain upright?
What is 30 minutes
What types of exercises are encouraged for osteoporosis patients?
What is weight bearing exercises.
(walking, jogging, low-impact aerobics, weight training, yoga)
What class of drugs are designed to mimic and block effects within the body?
What is Estrogen Agonists/Antagonists
Bisphoshonates decrease the number of what type of cells?
What is osteoclasts
What assessment should be done prior to starting an bisphosphonates?
What is oral/dental assessment
How many ounces of water should you take with osteoporosis medications?
What are the three most common locations for fractures seen in osteoporosis patients?
What are wrists, hips and spine
Before therapy is started, what type of scan is performed?
What is DXA scan (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry)
What is Calcitonin
What class of drug should not be given to woman who have a history of DVT?
What is Estrogen Agonist/Antagonist
What is recommended daily requirement for calcium?
What is 1,000 mg-1,200 mg per day
Smoking cessation is encouraged while taking?
What is Vitamin D
How many FDA approved Bisphosphonates are there?
What is three
What drug is given subcutaneously twice a year by health care professionals?
What is denosumab (Prolia)
What subcutaneous drug can be used for two years?
What is Zoledronic acid
When should women start taking supplements to maintain peak bone mass?
What is young adulthood