Chapter 21. Drugs Affecting the Bones and Joints
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1.
Both men and women experience bone loss with aging. The bones most likely to demonstrate
significant loss that results in major impairment are:
1.
Cortical bones
2.
Femoral neck bones
3.
Cervical vertebrae
4.
Pelvic bones
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2.
Bisphosphonates treat or prevent osteoporosis by:
1.
Inhibiting osteoclastic activity
2.
Fostering bone resorption
3.
Enhancing calcium uptake in the bone
4.
Strengthening the osteoclastic proton pump
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3.
Prophylactic use of bisphosphonates is recommended for patients with advancing osteopenia related
to long-term use of which of the following drugs?
1.
Selective estrogen receptor modulators
2.
Aspirin
3.
Glucocorticoids
4.
Calcium supplements
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4.
Besides osteoporosis, intravenous (IV) bisphosphonates are also indicated for:
1.
Paget’s disease
2.
Early osteopenia
3.
Renal cancer
4.
Early closure of cranial sutures
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5.
What is the role of calcium supplements when patients take bisphosphonates?
