Author Question: When explaining to a class of nursing students the effects of dysregulation of the RANKL/RANK/OPG ... (Read 128 times)

saraeharris · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

When explaining to a class of nursing students the effects of dysregulation of the RANKL/RANK/OPG pathway, the instructor emphasizes that this plays a prominent role in the pathogenesis of: Select all that apply.

A)
osteomalacia.
B)
neoplasia of the bone.
C)
osteoporosis.
D)
genu varum.
E)
bone necrosis.

Question 2

A 22-year-old male who has been backpacking around Southeast Asia for several months has responded well to treatment for scabies that he acquired while on his trip. What follow-up measures should be taken?

A)
Continuing his antibiotics until the full course is completed
B)
Treatment of individuals that he has been in close contact with
C)
Applying corticosteroid creams for at least 8 weeks to prevent recurrence
D)
Avoiding potentially irritating products such as dyes and perfumes

JaynaD87 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
B, C

Feedback:

It is now believed that dysregulation of the RANKL/RANK/OPG pathway plays a prominent role in the pathogenesis of bone diseases such as neoplasia and bone lesions as well as osteoporosis. Avascular necrosis is known as bone necrosis (death) due to interruption to the blood supply of the bone.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
B

Feedback:

Treatment of scabies should be extended to individuals with whom the affected person has had close contact. Antibiotics and steroids are not used in treatment of scabies, and irritants are of no particular threat.