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According to the WHO criteria, what is the diagnosis of osteoporosis based on the measurement of bone density? - 2.5 SD or more below the young adult peak bone density What is the gold standard technique for measuring bone density? - DXA Cancellous bone is also know as? - Trabecular Bone What is the anatomical landmark on the proximal femur that gives the best visual indication of the degree of rotation of the proximal femur? - Lesser Trochanter Which lumbar vertebra is described as having...

BONE DENSITOMETRY EXAM 2 (LUMBAR AND PROXIMAL FEMUR) QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS, GRADED A+

underweight: <18.5 normal: 18.5-24.9 overweight: 25-29.9 obese: 30-39.9 morbid obese: >40 - Classifications of BMIs -not an indication of body composition -it may overestimate body fat in athletes and others that have a muscular build -it may underestimate body fat in older persons and other who have less muscle/bone mass - Limitations to BMIs - Health risks associated with high BMI -as harmful as obesity - Health risks associated with low BMI -densitometry -anthropometry -con...

Osteopenia T score - correct answer -1.1 to -2.49 Osteoporosis T score - correct answer -2.5 or less When to start screening with DXA - correct answer 65 When do you use Z scores? - correct answer matched reference population for premenopausal women <2.5 is less than expected range, evaluate for secondary causes of osteoporosis FRAX score - correct answer --Survey used to assess fracture risk --Used *ONLY* if the patient is *OSTEOPENIC* --*Treat like osteoporosis if:*...

Osteopenia T score - ANSWER -1.1 to -2.49 Osteoporosis T score - ANSWER -2.5 or less When to start screening with DXA - ANSWER 65 When do you use Z scores? - ANSWER matched reference population for premenopausal women <2.5 is less than expected range, evaluate for secondary causes of osteoporosis FRAX score - ANSWER --Survey used to assess fracture risk --Used *ONLY* if the patient is *OSTEOPENIC* --*Treat like osteoporosis if:* 1. Hip Fracture likelihood is greater than 3% in the ne...

Med Surg 2, Exam 3 A patient complains of shoulder pain when the nurse moves the patient's arm behind the back. Which question should the nurse ask? a. "Are you able to feed yourself without difficulty?" b. "Do you have difficulty when you are putting on a shirt?" c. "Are you able to sleep through the night without waking?" d. "Do you ever have trouble lowering yourself to the toilet?" - ANSWER B A patient with left knee pain is diagn...

CNM WHNP Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A+ Which of the following treatments for genital warts may be used during pregnancy? D) Trichloracetic acid A patient-applied treatment for genital warts is: Patient-applied treatments for genital warts include imiquimod cream, podophilox gel or solution, and sinecatechins ointment. For which of the following women would vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) with vertebral imaging be most appropriat...

Test Bank Question and answers correctly solved A patient with left knee pain is diagnosed with bursitis. The nurse will explain that bursitis is an inflammation of a. the synovial membrane that lines the joint. b. a small, fluid-filled sac found at some joints. c. the fibrocartilage that acts as a shock absorber in the knee joint. d. any connective tissue that is found supporting the joints of the body - correct answer ANS: B Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints and bony ...

MCB Boards- Things to Memorize Exam Questions and Answers Already Graded A+ Osteopenia T score - ANSWER -1.1 to -2.49 Osteoporosis T score - ANSWER -2.5 or less When to start screening with DXA - ANSWER 65 When do you use Z scores? - ANSWER matched reference population for premenopausal women <2.5 is less than expected range, evaluate for secondary causes of osteoporosis FRAX score - ANSWER --Survey used to assess fracture risk --Used *ONLY* if the patient is *OSTEOPENIC* --*Treat like osteo...

Why study imaging? What are the 6 aims to represent high quality health care? correct answers Participate in professional collaboration to enhance the quality of patient care - safety - timely - efficient ($) - effective - patient centered - equitable In terms of imaging, what are we not trying to do? correct answers - providing an imaging diagnosis (we make treatment diagnosis) - second guess the radiologist - confuse the patient CPI correct answers Clinical performance instrume...