Zoledronic acid Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient with known multiple myeloma on zoledronic acid for hypercalcemia presents with: • Failure to heal at a site of recent dental extraction • Loosening of adjacent molars What is the diagnosis? - Answer Answer: Osteonecrosis of the jaw from chronic bisphosphonate use Remember the association between chronic use of bisphosphonates and development of osteonecrosis of the jaw (mandible and/or maxilla). The case could present loosening of teeth, soft tissue swelling, failure to...

CSO EXAM PREP 2023 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS. A cancer patient is unable to provide self-care. His disease is progressing rapidly and prognosis is poor. Which number likely represents his Karnofsky Performance Status? A. 100 B. 70 C. 40 D. 0 - ANSWER C. 40 Disabled; requires special care & assistance. ************************************************** 0 - DEAD 100 - no evidence of disease A cancer patient is fully active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities without restricti...

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PRE-NAPLEX Exam Questions & Answers. VERIFIED How do you calculate RRR? You have these values: Zoledronic acid (risk of fracture): 8.6% Placebo (risk of fracture): 13.9% 1) Calculate the RR (% Tx/% Control) 8.6%/13.9% = 0.6187 2) Calculate RRR: (1 - RR) 1 - 0.6187 = 0.38 RRR: 38% Zoledronic Acid treated patients where 38% less likely to have a fracture than placebo treated patients. You have a case: The primary endpoint for a fracture was lower with Zoledronic acid compared to pla...

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Biosimilar medication - ANSWERyields the same clinical efficacy, however has minor structural and chemical differences compared to the original reference medication. cell-mediated immunity - ANSWERpromotes the intracellular destruction of microbes. What laboratory value should the nurse check prior to administering a dose of zoledronic acid to a patient with hypercalcemia of malignancy? - ANSWERCreatinine Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure - ANSWERheadaches, nausea and vomiting...

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P3 Explain the treatment and support available for service users with different physiological disorders + P4 Compare the types of carers and care settings for service users with different physiological disorders + M3 Assess the provision of treatment, support, and types of care for service users with different physiological disorders Asthma Treatment Types Osteoporosis Treatment Types Since this disorder cannot be cured, there are only treatments in place to help reduce symptoms or preven...

CSO EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS A cancer patient is unable to provide self-care. His disease is progressing rapidly and prognosis is poor. Which number likely represents his Karnofsky Performance Status? A. 100 B. 70 C. 40 D. 0 - CORRECT ANSWER C. 40 Disabled; requires special care & assistance. ************************************************** 0 - DEAD 100 - no evidence of disease A cancer patient is fully active and able to carry on all pre-disease activities...

Pearson BTEC Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care Learning Aim C: P3/P4/M3. Since this disorder cannot be cured, there are only treatments in place to help reduce symptoms or prevent the risk of developing the disorder. Inhaler - Inhalers serve to ease symptoms and prevent new ones from arising. The two main types of inhalers are reliever inhalers, which are used when you need to relieve Asthma symptoms quickly, and preventer inhalers, which are used every day to reduce infl...