This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: An elderly adult woman has been diagnosed with postmenopausal osteoporosis and has been prescribed ... (Read 87 times)

tsand2

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 520
on: Jul 23, 2018
An elderly adult woman has been diagnosed with postmenopausal osteoporosis and has been prescribed calcitonin. The nurse should anticipate administration by what route?
 
  A) Oral
  B) Topical
  C) Intranasal
  D) Intravenous

Question 2

A patient has been admitted in acute hypercalcemia and has been determined to have a serum calcium level of 12.9 mg/dL. The emergency department nurse's priority intervention is
 
  A) administration of IV calcitonin.
  B) administration of IV normal saline.
  C) oxygen supplementation.
  D) subcutaneous administration of exogenous parathyroid hormone (PTH).


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

akemokai

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Calcitonin can be administered by the intranasal route for the treatment of osteoporosis. It is not given orally, topically, or intravenously.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Acute hypercalcemia is a medical emergency, and rehydration is a priority; it is essential to administer an IV saline solution. Calcitonin is not administered by the IV route. PTH is not administered exogenously and would exacerbate hypercalcemia.


tsand2

  • Member
  • Posts: 520
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

kalskdjl1212

  • Member
  • Posts: 353
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Scientists have demonstrated functional hair regeneration from adult stem cells Scientists have demonstrated functional hair regeneration from adult stem cells
An adult male Asiatic lion An adult male Asiatic lion
Diagnostic Imaging Procedures and Conditions Diagnosed or Treated Cont Diagnostic Imaging Procedures and Conditions Diagnosed or Treated Cont
Income of Adult Children Compared With That of Their Parents Income of Adult Children Compared With That of Their Parents
Semireclining position for massage for the elderly. Semireclining position for massage for the elderly.
Figures of a Woman and a Man Figures of a Woman and a Man
Video: Stages of Mitosis - Prophase, Prometaphase, Metaphase, Anaphase & Telophase

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library