Nsg121- Unit 1 (Musculoskeletal) Study Guide Graded A+

Vitamin D enhances... {Ans: PTH activity to release Ca++ from the bone}3 Categories of Osteomyelitis {Ans: 1. exogenous 2. endogenous (hematogenous) 3. Contiguous}What should you NOT remove if you suspect a possible fracture? Why? {Ans: Do NOT remove shoes or jewelry to affected areas - Could restrict blood flow}What is Vitamin D? {Ans: produced in the body and transported in the blood to promote absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the small intestine}Risk factors for hypocalcemia? {Ans: Nutrition Hx, Malabsorption problems (GI issues), Recent orthopedic surgery or bone healing, Thyroid surgery/Parathyroid dysfunction}What is calcitonin? {Ans: produced by the thyroid gland and decreases serum calcium concentration if it is above normal}