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bisphosphonates
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medications commonly used to treat osteoporosis and other bone-related conditions
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fluoride
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an important mineral for bone health; it stimulates new bone formation and inhibits the formation and progression of cavities
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FRAX assessment
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a standardized assessment used to estimate a person’s risk for a bone fracture within 10 years
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menopause
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a shift in hormones in a middle adult woman’s life that results in physiologic changes, including cessation of the menstrual cycle
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osteopenia
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low bone density
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pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPS)
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a skin condition of unknown origin that occurs most commonly during the third trimester of pregnancy and is characterized by itchy, red, raised bumps and hives that most commonly appear on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and arms
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sarcopenia
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loss of skeletal muscle mass
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standardized nutritional risk assessment tool
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a research-based tool used to assess clients’ nutritional status