The goal of this course is to review the causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatments and prevention of osteoporosis.
Course Publication Date:
November 08, 2022
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Wanda Lockwood RN, BA, MA |
| Course No: | BHO0522 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Pain Management
Community & Home Health
Geriatric Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Nutrition & Fitness & Complimentary
Women's Health
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Learning Objectives
Discuss the causes of osteoporosis.
Discuss bone turnover at different ages.
List three methods of assessing bone density.
Explain how to interpret test results for osteoporosis.
List nine risk factors for osteoporosis
Discuss management of risk factors.
Discuss osteoporosis in relation to special populations.
List and describe at least 4 different types of medications used for osteoporosis.
Discuss at least 4 types of adverse effects associated with the use of bisphosphonates.
Explain methods to prevent osteoporosis.