SERMS & BIPHOSPHONATES Flashcards
1
Q
Biphosphonates
A
Stop cells that clean “clasts” 💦🚫
2
Q
SERMS Nursing Process
A
History of cardiovascular disease, ulcers, VTE. Crosses placenta.
Doesn’t work immediately. 🕓
SE: hot flashes, increased risk of blood clots.🔥
3
Q
Biphosphonate Nursing Process
A
Do they take NSAIDS/aspirin? Esophageal problems, low blood calcium, can’t sit stand for 30 minutes.
Take on empty stomach, effects absorption.
Take with full glass of water.
Report thigh or groin pain.
4
Q
Possible to overdose on Vitamin D and Calcium?
A
Yes
Early signs: nausea and vomiting
5
Q
SERMS (selective estrogen receptor modulators)
A
👆🏻 bone health
Encourages osteoblasts 🔨🎨
