NURS 3120 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)

NURS 3120 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
Which of the following best describes the action of parathyroid hormone on bone cells?

A. Parathyroid hormone stimulates osteoblasts to demineralize bone.
B. Parathyroid hormone stimulates osteoclasts to demineralize bone
C. Parathyroid hormone stimulates osteoclasts to build bone.
D. Parathyroid hormone stimulates osteoblasts to build bone. - ANSWER-Parathyroid
hormone stimulates osteoclasts to demineralize bone

Which of the following cells are involved in bone demineralization?

1.Osteoblasts
2.Osteoclasts
3.Osteocytes
4.Osteophytes - ANSWER-Osteoclasts

Which of the following is the best rationale for why kidney disease can lead to
hypocalcemia?

A. Renal disease is related to parathyroid hormone deficiency.
B. Renal disease is related to thyroid hormone deficiency.
C. Renal disease is related to calcitriol deficiency.
D. Renal disease is related to renin deficiency. - ANSWER-Renal disease is related to
calcitriol deficiency.

In which age group dowomen have a higher RDA for calcium compared to men?

1. 71+ years
2. 1-3 years
3. 51-70 years
4. 9-13 years - ANSWER-51-70 years

Which of the followingis not classified as a metabolic bone disorder?

1.Osteosarcoma
2.Rickets
3.Paget's disease
4.Osteoporosis - ANSWER-Rickets

Which of the following is the most important nursing consideration for a patient on
bisphosphonate therapy?1.Always take this medication with food.