Bisphosphonates are the most commonly prescribed medications for osteoporosis.  They work by:

A patient with head and neck cancer reports a persistent metallic taste. Which intervention may improve intake?

Which metabolic change is commonly seen in cancer cachexia? 

Protein needs in a malnourished cancer patient may range from:

Which medication class directly inhibits osteoclastic activity?

You are consulted to provide bolus tube feeding recommendations.  Please show your work and provide your recommendations in the format discussed in class.  You may need to re-estimate the estimated needs or you may stick with the same estimated needs. Answers should include: Work shown (calculations) Number of cans needed per day Schedule of cans per feeding Flushes before and after each feeding (and any additional flushes needed to meet estimated fluid needs if necessary) What the total provides with everything together (kcals, protein, and free water)

Articular cartilage of synovial joints allows joints to move freely and have a wide range of motion.  We would find this type of cartilage where?

Xerostomia is:

___________ are cells that secrete and surround themselves with extracellular matrix (ECM) until they become trapped in lacunae where they then become __________.

Monica, a 35 year old female, was recently diagnosed with osteopenia. Ht: 5’1″      Weight: 98 lbs.      Medication history/supplement use: asthma medication and use of multivitamin/mineral supplement most days Physical activity habits: swims 5 days/week for 30 minutes Diet: Lots of fruits, vegetables, oatmeal w/ water for breakfast, fish and chicken for dinner, red wine with dinner on most nights (4 oz) Based on the above information, what are Monica’s risk factors for developing osteoporosis?