Osteoporosis: The Brittle Bone Disease

National Center of Continuing Education

Osteoporosis: The Brittle Bone Disease

Online Course #9006 or #5006 - 10 Contact Hours
Author: Peggy M. Goulding, Ph.D.
Editor: Shelda L. Shank, RN, BSN, PHN
©2008 National Center of Continuing Education, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Part One

Purpose and Goals
Instructional Objectives
Introduction
History of Osteoporosis: Facts and Figures
Bone Basics
Remodeling
Aging and the Skeletal System
The Role of Estrogen and Other Hormones in Bone Biology
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
Age
Sex
Race
Family History
Health Problems Contributing to Osteoporosis
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism
Cushings Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cancer
High Blood Pressure
Depression
Other Diseases
Prescribed Medications
Glucocorticoids
Antacids
Diuretics
Tetracyclines
Anticonvulsants
Miscellaneous Medications
Life Style Factors
Diagnosis of Osteoporosis

Part Two

Treatment and Prevention Strategies
Nutrition and Nutritional Supplements
Calcium
Phosphorus Calcium Balance
Calcium Supplements
Vitamin D
Protein
Fruits and Vegetables
Sodium
Other Nutrients
Alcohol, Tobacco and Caffeine
Exercise
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Antiresorptive Agents
Biphosphonates
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)
Other Antiresorptive Agents
Parathyroid Hormone
Long-term Compliance Issues
Osteoporosis in Men
Future Impact of Osteoporosis
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