Management Of Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Which of the following inhibits bone resorption and promotes bone formation? a) Parathyroid hormone b) Corticosteroids c) Estrogen d) Calcitonin {Ans: Calcitonin Explanation: Calcitonin, which inhibits bone resorption and promotes bone formation, is decreased in osteoporosis. Estrogen, which inhibits bone breakdown, decreases with aging. On the other hand, parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases with aging, increasing bone turnover and resorption. The consequence of these changes is net loss of bone mass over time. Corticosteroids place patients as risk for developing osteoporosis.}During a routine physical examination on a 75-year-old female client, a nurse notes that the client is 5 feet, 3/8 inches (1.6 m) tall. The client states, "How is that possible? I was always 5 feet and 1/2? (1.7 m) tall." Which statement is the best response by the nurse? a) "After menopause, the body's bone density declines, resulting in a gradual loss of height." b) "There may be some slight discrepancy between the measuring tools used." c) "The posture begins to stoop after middle age." d) "After age 40, height may show a gradual decrease as a result of spinal compression" {Ans: "After menopause, the body's bone density declines, resulting in a gradual loss of height." Explanation: The