Understanding Osteoporosis
Certificates
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
DC-RN -- District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CE Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Relias, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing CE Provider #: 50-290
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CE provider #50-290) CE Broker Course # 20-[Custom_Code]
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This course awards 1.00 contact hours upon successful completion.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Course Details
Describe osteoporosis.
Differentiate between primary and secondary osteoporosis.
Identify risk factors and diagnostic testing procedures for osteoporosis.
List at least 2 signs and symptoms of fractures.
Describe 3 pharmacologic options for treating osteoporosis.
Describe 3 nonpharmacologic therapies for osteoporosis.
Explain how to prevent falls.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Cartilage & Bone Development
Osteoporosis
Decreased Bone Mass
Statistics
Prevention
Hormones
Osteoporosis Risk
Primary Osteoporosis
Secondary Osteoporosis
Review
Summary
Section 3: Risk Factors and Diagnostic Testing
Risk Factors
Physical Assessment
Review
Bone Mineral Density
DXA Scan
BMD and DXA Scoring
Bone-Turnover Markers
Routine Screening
If Diagnosed
Review
Summary
Section 4: Signs and Symptoms of Fracture
Signs and Symptoms
Hip Fractures
Vertebral Fractures
Treating Pain
Coping & Support
Review
Summary
Section 5: Pharmacologic Therapy for Osteoporosis
Recommendations
Medications
Bisphosphonates
SERMs
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Calcitonin (Fortical®, Miacalcin®)
Teriparatide (Forteo®)
RANK Ligand (RANKL) Inhibitors (Prolia®)
Response to Pharmacologic Therapy
Review
Summary
Section 6: Nonpharmacologic Therapy for Osteoporosis
Programs
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
Balloon Kyphoplasty and Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Chronic Back Pain Treatment
Soy
Calcium
Vitamin D
Sodium
Protein
Avoiding Fractures
Review
Summary
Section 7: Fall Prevention
Preventing Falls
Personal Factors & Fall Prevention
Environmental Factors & Fall Prevention
Fall Risk Assessment and Prevention Programs
Review
Summary
Section 8: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Jennifer W. Burks, R.N., M.S.N. has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.”
Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, R.N., M.S.N. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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