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Osteoporosis
Release Date:
September
1, 2006, Updated July 12, 2009
Expiration Date:
July 10, 2012
Disclosure:
Dr. Dunn along with Dr. Lin disclosed they have no financial
interest in any products or services discussed.
Faculty:
Alvin Lin, MD, AAFP, Jeanette Dunn, RN, EdD.
Edited:
Jeanette Dunn, RN, EdD.
Receiving Credit:
In order to receive your certificate of
participation, you should read the information about this
activity, including the disclosure statements, review the entire
activity, take the post-test and complete the evaluation form.
You may then follow the directions to print your certificate of
participation.
There is no fee for this activity.
What is your
treatment gap for osteoporosis? How do you determine this? Does
your evidence-based practice use gold standard technology for
diagnosis of osteoporosis? What set of national guidelines are
followed in your practice for the treatment and follow-up of
patients with osteoporosis? How can you maximize the cost
benefit ratio for your patients?
Objectives
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Describe the
diagnostic techniques for osteopenia and osteoporosis in men
and women, incidence of occurrence in the US, and
associated risk factors.
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Describe the
pathophysiology of osteoporosis.
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Identify
therapies for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis (both
sexes).
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Discuss
pharmacological treatment caveats and side effects.
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Identify
potential cost-benefits of treatment strategies.
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