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What imaging technique is best suited for demonstrating osteopenia?
What imaging technique is best suited for demonstrating osteopenia?
- MRI
- CT scan
- DEXA scan (correct)
- Technetium bone scan
What are pseudofractures, also known as Looser's zones?
What are pseudofractures, also known as Looser's zones?
- Highly mineralized regions of bone
- Areas of decreased bone density along bone surfaces (correct)
- Complete bone fractures
- Bands of bone material with increased density
What x-ray findings are associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism caused by osteomalacia?
What x-ray findings are associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism caused by osteomalacia?
- Thickening of the bone cortex
- Increased bone density
- Decreased cortical thinning
- Subperiosteal resorption and bone porosity (correct)
What is a common cause of work-related disability in individuals younger than 45 years in the United States?
What is a common cause of work-related disability in individuals younger than 45 years in the United States?
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Which vitamin is commonly deficient in patients with osteomalacia?
Which vitamin is commonly deficient in patients with osteomalacia?
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What is the primary role of intervertebral discs in the spinal column?
What is the primary role of intervertebral discs in the spinal column?
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What is a common symptom of lumbar degenerative disc disease?
What is a common symptom of lumbar degenerative disc disease?
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