NURS 5334 EXAM 1
EAR/EYE/UROLOGY/BONE EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Osteoporosis - CORRECT-ANSWERS******Progressive loss of bone mass. Increased risk for
fractures. Type 1 occurs primarily in post menopausal women. Type 2 is men and women. Can
be caused by other diseases or medications. Such as oasis, steroids, heparin, etc.
osteomalacia - CORRECT-ANSWERS******Softening of the bone. Adults version of rickets.
Low vitamin D. Can also be caused by hyperparathryoidism. Nirmal vitamin d level is 20-80.
Paget Disease - CORRECT-ANSWERS******Disorder of bone remodeling. Typically occurs in
one or more bones. They tend to have a high alkaline phosphate level.
Treatment for Paget's Disease - CORRECT-ANSWERS******Zoledronic acid. Given once a year
via IV infusion. Also prescribed a high dose biphosphonate and calcitonin.
, Treatment for osteomalacia - CORRECT-ANSWERS******vitamin D and calcium. Give calcitriol
is vitamin d level is less than 10
Bisphosphonates - CORRECT-ANSWERS******-dronate given for treatment of osteoporosis,
pagets, and osteomalacia
Fosamax (alendronate) - CORRECT-ANSWERS******Classification: Bone resorption inhibitor.
Bisphosphonate
Therapeutic Effects: TX and prevention of post-menopausal and cortico-steroid-induced
osteoporosis,
Adverse Reactions & side effects: Altered taste, photosensitivity, rash, musculoskeletal pain,
fluid overload, esophagitis. Common upset stomach & heartburn, GI effects
Nursing Implications & teaching:Take first thing in the AM, before eating anything; then pt
MUST remain upright for at least 30 mins! Take only with plain water. Monitor for GI side
EAR/EYE/UROLOGY/BONE EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Osteoporosis - CORRECT-ANSWERS******Progressive loss of bone mass. Increased risk for
fractures. Type 1 occurs primarily in post menopausal women. Type 2 is men and women. Can
be caused by other diseases or medications. Such as oasis, steroids, heparin, etc.
osteomalacia - CORRECT-ANSWERS******Softening of the bone. Adults version of rickets.
Low vitamin D. Can also be caused by hyperparathryoidism. Nirmal vitamin d level is 20-80.
Paget Disease - CORRECT-ANSWERS******Disorder of bone remodeling. Typically occurs in
one or more bones. They tend to have a high alkaline phosphate level.
Treatment for Paget's Disease - CORRECT-ANSWERS******Zoledronic acid. Given once a year
via IV infusion. Also prescribed a high dose biphosphonate and calcitonin.
, Treatment for osteomalacia - CORRECT-ANSWERS******vitamin D and calcium. Give calcitriol
is vitamin d level is less than 10
Bisphosphonates - CORRECT-ANSWERS******-dronate given for treatment of osteoporosis,
pagets, and osteomalacia
Fosamax (alendronate) - CORRECT-ANSWERS******Classification: Bone resorption inhibitor.
Bisphosphonate
Therapeutic Effects: TX and prevention of post-menopausal and cortico-steroid-induced
osteoporosis,
Adverse Reactions & side effects: Altered taste, photosensitivity, rash, musculoskeletal pain,
fluid overload, esophagitis. Common upset stomach & heartburn, GI effects
Nursing Implications & teaching:Take first thing in the AM, before eating anything; then pt
MUST remain upright for at least 30 mins! Take only with plain water. Monitor for GI side
