ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
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A 55-year-old woman who recently reached menopause and has a family history of osteoporosis is diagnosed with osteopenia following a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). During your teaching, you should explain that:
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1. Increasing calcium intake helps maintain bone density, crucial in osteopenia.
2. Weight-bearing exercises stimulate bone growth and reduce calcium loss.
3. These interventions can slow the progression of osteopenia to osteoporosis.
4. Estrogen replacement only recommended for specific cases due to side effects.
5. Family history doesn't preclude prevention efforts.
6. Corticosteroid treatment can actually contribute to bone density loss.
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