17 Questions
Who should have their bone mineral density tested using DXA?
All of the above
What is a risk factor for osteoporosis in a 63-year-old woman?
Moderate risk on OSTA
What is a diagnosis that may be suggested by a fragility fracture and low vitamin D levels in a 65-year-old woman?
Osteomalacia
What is a true statement about osteoporosis?
It can occur in children, teenagers, young adults, and men
What is the relationship between bone density and risk of fracture?
The lower your bone density, the greater your risk of breaking a bone
What is necessary for the body to absorb calcium?
Vitamin D
What is a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Low body weight
What is the best form of calcium supplement to absorb?
Calcium carbonate
Who is most likely to get osteoporosis?
Women
What is osteoporosis?
A bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases
What can cause a broken bone in someone with osteoporosis?
All of the above
What does a bone density test diagnose?
Low bone density, osteoporosis, or normal bone density
What is osteoporosis derived from in Greek?
A bone with too many A-holes
What characterizes the clinical disease of osteoporosis?
A combination of progressive systemic skeletal disease and low bone mass
What is a fragility fracture defined as?
A fracture that occurs from a force that would not be expected to fracture a healthy bone
What can a bone scan diagnose?
Inflammation, fractures, and cancer
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), how many people are currently living with osteoporosis?
8 million women and 2 million men
This quiz covers preventive measures and screening methods for osteoporosis, including diet, exercise, and bone density testing. It also discusses risk factors and guidelines for DXA scans.
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