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Bone Density Testing questions2025-2026(updated & already
graded A+)
DEXA scans are most often performed on what parts of the
body? - answer Lumbar Spine
Hips
What is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis? -
answer DEXA
A pDXA (peripheral dual energy) measures bone density
on what area of the body? - answer forearm
NOT as good as standard DEXA
Single energy absorptiometry (SXA) measures what? -
answer bone density on the heel and forearm
NOT as good as standard DEXA
Radiographic absorptiometry measures bone density on
what part of the body? - answer phalanges
What three things can a DEXA scan tell you? - answer -
identify presence of disease
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