NCLE RN Practice Question # 896
NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 896.
nclex examination
Osteoporosis Disease:
Description
- Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease characterized by bone demineralization, with loss of calcium and phosphorus salts leading to fragile bones and the subsequent risk for fractures.
- Bone resorption accelerates as bone formation slows.
- Osteoporosis occurs most commonly in the wrist, hip, and vertebral column.
- Osteoporosis can occur postmenopausally or as a result of a metabolic disorder or calcium deficiency.
- The client may be asymptomatic until the bones become fragile and a minor injury or movement causes a fracture.
Primary osteoporosis
- Most often occurs in postmenopausal women; occurs in men with low testosterone levels
- Risk factors include decreased calcium intake, deficient estrogen, and sedentary lifestyle.
Secondary osteoporosis
- Causes include prolonged therapy with corticosteroids, thyroid-reducing medications, aluminum-containing antacids, or antiseizure medications.
- Associated with immobility, alcoholism, malnutrition, or malabsorption.