Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis ( 15 Questions)
A client recently diagnosed with osteoporosis is prescribed bisphosphonates.
The client asks the nurse, "How do these medications work?" Which response by the nurse is accurate?
This statement is not accurate. Bisphosphonates do not increase calcium absorption in the intestines. Instead, they primarily focus on regulating bone turnover and preventing bone resorption.
This statement is also not accurate. Bisphosphonates do not stimulate bone formation or promote collagen production. Their primary role is to reduce bone resorption.
This statement is incorrect. Bisphosphonates are not primarily used to reduce pain associated with osteoporosis. While they can indirectly reduce pain by preventing fractures, their main goal is to maintain bone density and reduce the risk of fractures.
This response by the nurse is accurate.
Bisphosphonates are a class of medications commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis.
They work by inhibiting bone resorption, which means they reduce the activity of cells that break down bone tissue (osteoclasts).
By doing so, bisphosphonates help prevent further bone loss and can increase bone density over time.
This mechanism of action is essential in managing osteoporosis and reducing the risk of fractures.
Choice A rationale:
This statement is not accurate.
Bisphosphonates do not increase calcium absorption in the intestines.
Instead, they primarily focus on regulating bone turnover and preventing bone resorption.
Choice C rationale:
This statement is also not accurate.
Bisphosphonates do not stimulate bone formation or promote collagen production.
Their primary role is to reduce bone resorption.
Choice D rationale:
This statement is incorrect.
Bisphosphonates are not primarily used to reduce pain associated with osteoporosis.
While they can indirectly reduce pain by preventing fractures, their main goal is to maintain bone density and reduce the risk of fractures.