Discussion Post
Answer the following items using your own words; be objective and concise while being professional
• During case presentation at your clinic, you are reviewing four women with predisposing factors for osteoporosis. Which patient is least likely to be at risk for osteoporosis?
o Nehineza, an overweight African American female with family history of uterine cancer
o Cristina, a Hispanic woman living a sedentary life
o Park-Gim-Ka, an underweight Asian woman with a history of tobacco use
o Skylar, a Caucasian woman experiencing early onset of menopause.
• Densitometry results are given as T-scores, which values would be considered as osteopenia?
• After prompt analysis of your patient, you decide to institute treatment for osteoporosis. Which class medication is considered as the first-line treatment? Are there any considerations to be taken prior starting therapy? Which recommendations would you provide to the patient regarding this treatment?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.