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tsand2

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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).


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akemokai

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
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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
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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

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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