N4 test Osteoporosis

http://www.nursingcenter.com/prodev/ce_article.asp?tid=499346
answers will be posted later unless you want to post first.

1.
Bones reach their peak mass
a. at puberty.
b. by the end of the teen years.
c. by the late twenties.
d. by the early forties.

2.
Osteoclasts begin to resorb more bone tissue than osteoblasts can make
a. in early adulthood.
b. in early middle age.
c. in late middle age.
d. just after age 60.

3.
Of the following, which bone is most prone to osteoporotic fractures?
a. humerus
b. tibia
c. clavicle
d. proximal femur

4.
For calcium to be absorbed from the intestines, the body must have an adequate supply of
a. vitamin A.
b. vitamin D.
c. vitamin E.
d. vitamin K.

5.
The average daily adult calcium intake is
a. 600 mg.
b. 1,000 mg.
c. 1,200 mg.
d. 1,500 mg.

6.
After middle age, exercise
a. adds bone density.
b. decreases bone density.
c. maintains bone density.
d. has no effect on bone density.

7.
Of the following, the best exercise for people who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis is
a. walking.
b. step aerobics.
c. tennis.
d. swimming.

8.
A contributing factor to the development of osteoporosis in older adults is a decreasing ability of the kidneys to excrete
a. sodium.
b. water.
c. glucose.
d. acid.

9.
Excessive calcium loss has been associated with diets that are
a. low in protein.
b. high in fiber.
c. low in fat.
d. high in carbohydrates.

10.
Bone loss is typically accelerated by a high intake of
a. citrus juices.
b. iodine.
c. iron.
d. caffeine.

11.
The risk of osteoporosis increases with all of the following conditions except
a. rheumatoid arthritis.
b. Crohn's disease.
c. hypothyroidism.
d. Cushing's syndrome.

12.
A dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan result of 2 indicates
a. normal bone density.
b. osteopenia.
c. mild osteoporosis.
d. severe osteoporosis.

13.
Bone density scanning is recommended for all women
a. 60 or older.
b. who are postmenopausal.
c. 65 or older.
d. with a body weight below 127 pounds.

14.
Of the following, the most appropriate calcium supplement for people who take medications to reduce stomach acid is
a. Citracal.
b. Caltrate.
c. Os-Cal.
d. Tums.

15.
Which of the following drugs used to prevent or treat osteoporosis is available in a nasal spray?
a. risedronate (Actonel)
b. raloxifene (Evista)
c. alendronate (Fosamax)
d. calcitonin (Calcimar)

16.
Which of the following drugs used to prevent or treat osteoporosis increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis?
a. risedronate (Actonel)
b. raloxifene (Evista)
c. alendronate (Fosamax)
d. calcium citrate (Citracal)