osteoporosis

Question 1

what are four guidelines for interventions with clients with osteoporosis?

Answer 1

frequent, weight-bearing aerobic activity
progressive resistance training 8-12 reps
balance training 20-30 min/day
daily exercise to increase muscular endurance in spinal extensors?

Question 2

what do biphosphonates do when treating osteoporosis?

Answer 2

work by binding to bone surfaces where they inhibit osteoclastic absorption
side effects: gi issues, lack of new bone formation, less common

Question 3

what does raloxifene do when treating osteoporosis?

Answer 3

stimulates estrogen reception and leads to decreased osteoclastic activity
side effects: hot flashes, leg cramps, and peripheral edema

Question 4

what does teriparatide do when treating osteoporosis?

Answer 4

recombinant human parathyroid hormone
injection
induces bone formation
side effects: dizziness and leg cramps

Question 5

what does hormone replacement therapy do when treating osteoporosis?

Answer 5

estrogen/progesterone therapy

good results but can increase risk of cancer, cvd, stroke