The goal of this course is to update the knowledge of registered nurses’ regarding the physiology of osteoporosis and the various pharmaocologic and nonpharmacologic prevention and treatment options.
Course Publication Date:
May 25, 2018
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Alison Palmer RN, BSN |
| Course No: | POB050818 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Community & Home Health
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
Oncologic Medicine
Women's Health
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the physiologic mechanisms responsible for bone loss that leads to osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures
- List the options for osteoporosis prevention and treatment
- Identify the role of the nurse in preventing osteoporosis and offering treatment options