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Bone Densitometry Exam Questions And 100%Correct Answers
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry - Answer DXA
fragility fractures - Answer is osteoporosis, decreased mechanical competence of bone
assess bone strength and predict risk of future fractures - Answer List 2 functions of
bone measurement values
DXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) - Answer Most common technique for bone
densitometry
low radiation dose and short scan time - Answer List 2 advantages of DXA
1. DXA utilizes two different x-ray photon energies and conventional radiography utilizes
one.
2. Effective radiation dose for DXA is lower than conventional radiography. - Answer List
2 differences between bone densitometry (DXA) and conventional radiography
1987 - Answer When was the first DXA scanner introduced?
1920's - Answer When was osteoporosis disease looked at on x-ray films?
1.Supports the body, protects vital organ so that movement, communication, and life
processes can be carried on.
2. Manufactures red blood cells. - Answer List 2 purposes the skeleton serves
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