University of Illinois, Chicago

NURS 531

Chapter 36: Bone metabolism

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1)Substances that stimulate osteoblasts to express the Receptor Activator of Nuclear factor Kappa B (RANK) ligand include

1. alendronate
2. raloxifene
3. fluoride
4. calcitriol
5. osteoprotegerin

2.    Which type of vitamin D is formed in the skin by the action of ultraviolet radiation?

1. calcitriol
2. calcifediol
3. ergocalciferol
4. alfacalcidol
5. cholecalciferol

3.    Alendronate is useful in treating osteoporosis because of its ability to

1. stimulate bone formation by osteoblasts
2. inhibit bone resorption by osteoclasts
3. block receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B
4. cause apoptosis of osteoclasts
5. cause differentiation of osteoblast precursor cells

4.    Activation of calcium-sensing receptors by cinacalcet causes

1. a rise in plasma calcium concentration
2. increased secretion of parathyroid hormone
3. decreased secretion of parathyroid hormone
4. decreased secretion of calcitonin
5. increased formation of calcitriol

5.    Teriparatide is useful in the treatment of osteoporosis because of its ability to