Chapter 57. Osteoporosis

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice 3rd Edition by Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson

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Chapter 57. Osteoporosis

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Drugs that increase the risk of osteoporosis developing include:
A. Oral combined contraceptives
B. Carbamazepine
C. Calcium channel blockers
D. High doses of Vitamin D

 

 

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1

 

  1. Selective estrogen receptor modifiers (SERMs) treat osteoporosis by selectively:
A. Inhibiting magnesium resorption in the kidneys
B. Increasing calcium absorption from the GI tract
C. Acting on the bone to inhibit osteoblast activity
D. Selectively acting on the estrogen receptors in the bone

 

 

ANS:   D                     PTS:    1

 

  1. Sallie has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and is asking about the “once a month” pill to treat her condition. How do bisphosphonates treat osteoporosis?
A. By selectively activating estrogen pathways in the bone
B. By reducing bone resorption by inhibiting PTH
C. By reducing bone resorption and inhibiting osteoclastic activity
D. By increasing parathyroid hormone production

 

 

ANS:   C                     PTS:    1

 

  1. Inadequate Vitamin D intake can contribute to the development of osteoporosis by:
A. Increasing calcitonin production
B. Increasing calcium absorption from the intestine
C. Altering calcium metabolism
D. Stimulating bone formation

 

 

ANS:   B                     PTS:    1

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