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nenivikky

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An 80-year-old female with a diagnosis of osteoporosis receives daily supplements of calcitonin in the form of a nasal spray that she instills each morning.
 
  Which of the following phenomenon would her care providers expect to result from her supplementation?
  A)
  Decreased serum calcium levels
  B)
  Increased bone resorption
  C)
  Acceleration of osteoclast action
  D)
  An increase in bone formation

Question 2

A college student has come to the health clinic complaining of heavy bleeding during and between her menstrual periods. The nurse practitioner will document this as
 
  A)
  dyspareunia.
  B)
  amenorrhea.
  C)
  polymenorrhea.
  D)
  menometrorrhagia.



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hramirez205

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Answer to Question 1

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A

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Calcitonin lowers both the rate of bone resorption and serum calcium levels. It does not accelerate osteoclast action, and it is not noted to increase bone formation.

Answer to Question 2

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D

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Menometrorrhagia is heavy bleeding during and between menstrual periods. Polymenorrhea is frequent menstruation with periods less than 21 days apart. Amenorrhea is absence of menstruation. Dyspareunia is pain following intercourse.




nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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