Question

What is the difference between osteoporosis, osteopenia & osteomalacia?

2. Name 3 treatments for osteoporosis.

3. For what reason would a wrench need to be readily accesible for a patient on an orthopedic unit?

4. What is the proper order/sequence to assess the GI system?

5. Name one medication that affects the oral cavity (i.e. gums).

Answer 1

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle and may break.It mostly seen in people who are more than 45 and it is mostly seen in females.

Osteopenia is a condition which bone density decreases and this leads to breakage of bones if it left untreated it may become as osteoporosis.

Osteomalacia is a condition which bones becomes soft die to impaired bone metabolism.If it occurs to children during growth period then the bones become as bowing and in elder it may result in breakage.

2)Harmone therapy, monoclonal antibodies, biophosphonates,healthy lifestyle , exercise,healthy diet etc.

5)Medication such as antihiAntihisand antidepressants effect oral cavity.