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neverstopbelieb

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which of the following statements is true about RA?
 
  a. Strikes unilaterally.
  b. Affects more men than women.
  c. Can affect body systems other than the joints.
  d. Glucosamine can be helpful for patients in the first 2 years of RA.

Question 2

An older adult who has osteoporosis receives a prescription for teriparatide (Forteo). Which instruction should the nurse include in patient teaching?
 
  a. Use with a bisphosphonate medication.
  b. Is available for oral or intravenous use.
  c. Take this medication for up to 2 years.
  d. Consume up to 600 mg of calcium daily.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
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RA can affect body systems other than joints; this statement is true. Women are affected more often than men. RA strikes the same parts of the body on both sides and affects joints in a sym-metrical pattern. Patients with RA can have remissions and exacerbations. Unlike OA, however, RA has a highly variable course, which may include remissions, as well as exacerbations. RA can affect body systems other than joints and can cause general fatigue and malaise and attack systems other than joints. Glucosamine can be helpful for patients in the first 2 years of RA. Conventional therapy for RA includes a complex regimen of medications. Glucosamine has not been proven to offer significant relief from RA.

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A Incorrect. This medication is used without concomitant bisphosphonate therapy.
B Incorrect. This medication is administered daily by subcutaneous injection.
C Correct. The nurse instructs the individual to take teriparatide by daily injection for up to 2 years to prevent adverse effects of this human recombinant form of parathyroid hormone.
D Incorrect. The nurse instructs the patient to consume 1200 mg of calcium daily.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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