Sam was a 60-year-old man. As a result of picking up a heavy object, he fractured the radius and ulna of his right arm. X-rays indicated that he had severe osteoporosis. His blood calcium levels were above normal and the pathologist found cancer cells that produced a hormone-like substance. That substance was most likelyMultiple Choicegrowth hormone.thyroid hormone.calcitonin.parathyroid hormone.vitamin D.

Sam asks you (as his nurse) whether he is at a great risk of developing cancer due to his compromised immune system?

A boy grew rapidly and reached a height of 6 ft. 2 in. by the time he was 13 years old. He had normal body proportions and sexual development. Which of the following caused his condition?Multiple ChoiceHypersecretion of growth hormoneHypersecretion of testosteroneElevated vitamin D synthesisAn adrenal tumor that secretes androgens

Sam hasn’t been able to play football since he ___ his leg.a) had brokenb) has brokenc) breakd) broke

Q.5 Osteoporosis is deficiency symptom of :1 pointFatProtenisVitamins and mineralsBoth (a) and (b)

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with osteomalacia. The nurse is correct in characterizing osteomalacia asA. bone softening from insufficient levels of vitamin D.B. invasion of bacteria into the bone.C. decreased bone mass caused by a deficiency of calcium.D. a bone fracture caused by minimal trauma.