NURS 3100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Spinach, Genetic Disorder, Iron Overload
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Calcium and vitamin d will slower progression and cannot reverse the bone loss. Fluoride supplements develop thick and more brittle bone. Estrogen replacement therapy risks, only used case by case basis, risk for breast and uterine cancer. Increases activity of osteoblasts work toward regenerating bone matrix. Slightly different modes of action related to each of these. Increase of bone marrow density over a long period of time. 2-8% of increase in bone mineral density overall. Target osteoclast activity alter reduction of osteoclasts. Side effects: often associated with upper gastrointestinal inflammation and ulcers (patients have difficulty tolerating) More frequency = more frequency problems with upper gi tract. Increased bone mineral density over longer periods of time. Monthly gi side effects are better. Consumed with regular sized glass of water. Alone with 8 ounces of water, prior to meal. Degree of osteoporosis encouraged to exercise based on different degrees of osteoporosis. Early stage aka osteopenia = exercise on a regular basis.
