The nurse understands that the therapeutic action of an Intravenous infusion of Bisphosphonate therapy (pamidronate) in the treatment of Osteogenesis Imperfecta achieves what result? It:

prevents respiratory infections

improves joint mobility

decreases pain and inflammation

increases bone density

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Prevents respiratory infections. – Incorrect. Pamidronate does not affect the risk of infections.

B. Improves joint mobility. – Incorrect. Bisphosphonates do not directly improve joint movement.

C. Decreases pain and inflammation. – Incorrect. While reducing fractures may indirectly decrease pain, the primary goal is to improve bone density.

D. Increases bone density. – Correct. Bisphosphonates like pamidronate inhibit bone resorption and strengthen bones, reducing fractures in osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease).

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. "I need to check food labels for hidden sources of gluten, like barley and rye." – Correct. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley, and some processed foods.

B. "I can still enjoy oatmeal for breakfast." – Incorrect. Oats can be contaminated with gluten unless labeled gluten-free.

C. "My family should use separate serving utensils for gluten-free foods." – Correct. Preventing cross-contamination is essential in managing celiac disease.

D. "I need to avoid foods like bread, pasta, and cereal." – Correct. These typically contain gluten, unless specifically made gluten-free.

A. Low systolic blood pressure in the upper extremities and elevated systolic blood pressure in the lower extremities B. Elevated systolic blood pressure in the upper extremities and elevated systolic blood pressure in the lower extremities C. Low systolic blood pressure in the upper extremities and low systolic blood pressure in the lower extremities D. Elevated systolic blood pressure in the upper extremities and low systolic blood pressure in the lower extremities

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Low systolic blood pressure in the upper extremities and elevated systolic blood pressure in the lower extremities. – Incorrect. Coarctation of the aorta causes the opposite finding.

B. Elevated systolic blood pressure in the upper extremities and elevated systolic blood pressure in the lower extremities. – Incorrect. Blood pressure in the lower extremities is reduced due to decreased blood flow.

C. Low systolic blood pressure in the upper extremities and low systolic blood pressure in the lower extremities. – Incorrect. Coarctation of the aorta leads to hypertension in the upper body due to increased resistance.

D. Elevated systolic blood pressure in the upper extremities and low systolic blood pressure in the lower extremities. – Correct. Coarctation of the aorta causes high BP in the arms and low BP in the legs due to obstructed blood flow past the narrowing.

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