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At what age is peak adult bone mass typically achieved?
At what age is peak adult bone mass typically achieved?
What contributes to the development of osteopenia without associated bone loss?
What contributes to the development of osteopenia without associated bone loss?
Who typically develops larger, heavier bones, leading to a later manifestation of osteoporosis?
Who typically develops larger, heavier bones, leading to a later manifestation of osteoporosis?
When does primary osteoporosis typically occur in women?
When does primary osteoporosis typically occur in women?
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What are interventions that decrease the risk of fractures and associated disability later in life?
What are interventions that decrease the risk of fractures and associated disability later in life?
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What is the result of medications or diseases that affect bone metabolism?
What is the result of medications or diseases that affect bone metabolism?
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What is the typical age range for women to experience menopause?
What is the typical age range for women to experience menopause?
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Which factor does NOT affect peak adult bone mass?
Which factor does NOT affect peak adult bone mass?
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What is a key factor that contributes to the development of osteopenia?
What is a key factor that contributes to the development of osteopenia?
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Which lifestyle modification decreases the risk of fractures and associated disability later in life?
Which lifestyle modification decreases the risk of fractures and associated disability later in life?
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Which factor contributes to the projected doubling of hip fractures and associated costs by 2040?
Which factor contributes to the projected doubling of hip fractures and associated costs by 2040?
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What is the recommended daily calcium intake for older adults due to decreased dietary calcium absorption?
What is the recommended daily calcium intake for older adults due to decreased dietary calcium absorption?
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Which hormone's decreased levels contribute to net bone mass loss over time?
Which hormone's decreased levels contribute to net bone mass loss over time?
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What is a common consequence of osteoporosis?
What is a common consequence of osteoporosis?
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Which group is at high risk for fractures due to low bone mineral density (BMD)?
Which group is at high risk for fractures due to low bone mineral density (BMD)?
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What contributes to fragility fractures?
What contributes to fragility fractures?
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What percentage of vertebral fractures can be seen incidentally on chest x-rays?
What percentage of vertebral fractures can be seen incidentally on chest x-rays?
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What is a characteristic of osteoporosis?
What is a characteristic of osteoporosis?
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What can the gradual collapse of a vertebra lead to?
What can the gradual collapse of a vertebra lead to?
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What contributes to net bone mass loss over time in older adults?
What contributes to net bone mass loss over time in older adults?
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What is the primary cause of accelerated bone resorption in most women within 5 years of menopause or oophorectomy?
What is the primary cause of accelerated bone resorption in most women within 5 years of menopause or oophorectomy?
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Which group of women are at the greatest risk for osteoporosis?
Which group of women are at the greatest risk for osteoporosis?
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Which group of women are the most vulnerable in terms of ethnicity when it comes to osteoporosis?
Which group of women are the most vulnerable in terms of ethnicity when it comes to osteoporosis?
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What poses an additional risk for women with breast cancer in terms of osteoporosis?
What poses an additional risk for women with breast cancer in terms of osteoporosis?
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At what rate do men experience osteoporosis compared to women?
At what rate do men experience osteoporosis compared to women?
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What is crucial for maintaining bone health in terms of nutritional factors?
What is crucial for maintaining bone health in terms of nutritional factors?
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What increases the risk of osteoporosis in relation to gastrointestinal diseases?
What increases the risk of osteoporosis in relation to gastrointestinal diseases?
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What contributes to poor bone health in relation to autoimmune diseases and corticosteroid medications?
What contributes to poor bone health in relation to autoimmune diseases and corticosteroid medications?
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What accelerates bone resorption and leads to osteoporosis?
What accelerates bone resorption and leads to osteoporosis?
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How is the diagnosis of osteoporosis done?
How is the diagnosis of osteoporosis done?
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Study Notes
Osteoporosis Risk Factors and Diagnosis
- Estrogen withdrawal at menopause or oophorectomy causes accelerated bone resorption, leading to a 10% bone mass loss in most women within 5 years.
- Small-framed women are at the greatest risk for osteoporosis, with Asian and Caucasian women being the most vulnerable in terms of ethnicity.
- African American women are also at risk due to the prevalence of sickle cell and autoimmune diseases, as well as poor calcium intake from lactose intolerance.
- The use of aromatase inhibitors poses an additional risk for women with breast cancer.
- Men experience osteoporosis about one decade later than women, with one in four men sustaining an osteopenic fracture.
- Nutritional factors, including adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, are crucial for maintaining bone health.
- Bariatric surgery and gastrointestinal diseases causing malabsorption increase the risk of osteoporosis.
- Autoimmune diseases and corticosteroid medications contribute to poor bone health due to associated nutritional deficiencies and sedentary lifestyles.
- Immobility, caused by factors such as casts or disability, accelerates bone resorption and leads to osteoporosis.
- Osteoporosis may be undetectable on routine x-rays until significant demineralization occurs, resulting in radiolucency of the bones.
- Diagnosis of osteoporosis is done through dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scanning, providing information about bone mineral density (BMD) at the spine and hip.
- Treatment is reserved for those with a 10-year risk of more than 3% for hip fracture or 20% risk for other major fractures, based on BMD, personal and family history, and secondary factors.
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Test your knowledge of osteoporosis risk factors and diagnosis with this quiz. Explore the impact of estrogen withdrawal, ethnicity, medications, and lifestyle on bone health. Learn about the diagnostic methods and treatment criteria for osteoporosis.
