HOMEWORK

Patient: excuse me, I need attention, I broke my arm

Doctor: let me see. it's an internal injury, you are not bleeding. I need a tomography in
order to see what is going on with you arm. you may need surgery. tell mee, what happened
Patient: nothing, I just was walking to my room an then, my arm broke by itself.
Doctor: I see, that's not normal, how old are you?
Patient: I'm 69 years old.
Doctor: rigth. maybe you have osteoporosis, an illness that atffects your bones. making
them weak, and no enough nutrients to regenerate.
Patient: Doctor, but... what I should do? I live alone...(snift)
Doctor: Firts, lets fix your broken arm. then we'll talk about it.
AFTER EXAMS AND THE SURJERY
Doctor: ok. you must not move your arm for a month.
Patient: ok. and what about the illness that you mentioned before.
Doctor: I'm on the way, so. after the Bone mineral density (BMD) exam, osteoporosis was
confirmed.
Patient: so?...
Doctor: treatment includes medications, a healthy diet and exercising with weight to
prevent bone loss or strengthen weak bones. we can talk about it in the next appointment
Patient: thanks doctor.

DIAGNOSTIC:
Doctor: Marcos Bananero Segundo
Patient: Ana Luisa Navarrete
Date: 03/09/2018
BMD: bone mineral density scan
Medication: Exercises and
Bisphosphonates:
They are taken orally. You can take a pill either
once a week or once a month.
Do it on an empty stomach, in the morning, with
6 to 8 ounces (177 to 236 mL) of common water
(not carbonated water or juice).
Remain seated or standing after taking the pill for
at least 30 minutes.
DO NOT eat or drink anything for at least 30 to
60 minutes.