This course has been approved for 6 hours by the Commission on Case Manager Certification for 2008, 2/12/09 through 12/31/09, 1/15/10 through 12/31/10, 2011, 2012, and 2013.
The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about how to treat and prevent osteoporosis. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- Explain the economic impact and personal consequences of osteoporosis
- Describe the pathogenesis of bone loss and identify methods to diagnose osteoporosis
- Compare and contrast unchangeable and modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis
- Describe universal recommendations for osteoporosis prevention and management
- Describe the role of pharmacologic agents in osteoporosis therapy
- Identify people at highest risk for falls and describe fall prevention strategies that nurses can teach
- Explain principles of rehabilitation to reduce disability for people with osteoporosis
- Describe significant nursing roles in osteoporosis prevention and management
