What are the administration instructions for alendronate (Fosamax)?
1 oral dose once weekly; take with full glass of water (not juice or coffee) at least 30 mins prior to breakfast/other drugs; remain upright 30 min after
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What are the roles of osteoclasts and osteoblasts?
Osteoclasts (clear) dissolve bone and clear away old bone. Osteoblasts (build) are cells that form new bone.
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Name 5 risk factors for osteoporosis.
Alcohol, tobacco, family hx, bone fx during adult, inactive, low ca and vit d, low BMI, Malabsorption disorders, men over 60, postmeno women, long-term corticos
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What is secondary osteoporosis?
Due to medication use or disease that affect bone metabolism (men more likely)
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How is osteoporosis diagnosed?
DEXA (Dual Energy x-ray absorptiometry)
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What types of exercise promote bone formation?
Weight-bearing; 20-30 min aerobic, bone-stressing exercise; Weight training
