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Menopause is characterized by:
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Amenorrhea for 1yr, usually occurs around age 50
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Question an order for estrogen replacement therapy in a client w/ a hx of:
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DVT
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What population is at greatest risk for osteoporosis?
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Post-menopausal women
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Drug therapy for osteoporosis:
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1. HRT - may increase risk of breast cancer, CV disease, and stroke...benefits should outweigh the risks
2. Ca++ - ***TUMS*** 3. VitD 4. Biophosphates - Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel 5. SERMs - Evista 6. Calcitonin - Miacalcin (nasal spray) |
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What is the best exercise for a patient w/ osteoporosis?
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Walking
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What would you instruct a client nearing menopause to omit from her diet?
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Caffeine...contributes to bone demineralization
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s/s associated w/ a cystocele:
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1. Incontinence or stress incontinence
2. Urinary retention 3. Recurrent bladder infections |
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Patient teaching for alendronate (Fosamax):
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1. Take 1st thing in the morning w/ 6-8oz of water
2. Remain upright for 30min 3. Do not double-up dose if missed 4. May cause photosensitivity 5. Notify MD of blurred vision, eye pain, or inflammation |
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What is a cystocele?
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Relaxation of the ANTERIOR vaginal wall w/ prolapse of the bladder
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What is a rectocele?
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Relaxation of the POSTERIOR vaginal w/ prolapse of the rectum
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s/s of a rectocele:
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constipation, hemorrhoids, rectal or vaginal 'fullness'
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