Osteoporosis Test 3 Review Questions with Complete Solutions
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Test 3 Review Questions
with Complete Solutions
A 65-year-old woman complains of back pain and a loss of height over the past few years. A
DEXA scan shows a T-score of -2.8. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a) Osteopenia
b) Arthritis
c) Osteoporosis
d) Osteomalacia
A pa...
Osteoporosis Test 3 Review Questions
with Complete Solutions
A 65-year-old woman complains of back pain and a loss of height over the past few years. A
DEXA scan shows a T-score of -2.8. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a) Osteopenia
b) Arthritis
✔✔c) Osteoporosis
d) Osteomalacia
A patient with osteoporosis is prescribed a bisphosphonate. What is the primary purpose of this
medication?
a) Increase calcium absorption
✔✔b) Inhibit bone resorption
c) Stimulate muscle growth
d) Decrease blood pressure
A 70-year-old man with osteoporosis is advised to take Vitamin D supplements. Why is this
recommended?
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,a) Improve liver function
✔✔b) Enhance calcium absorption
c) Lower cholesterol
d) Increase muscle mass
A patient fractures her hip after slipping on a wet floor. She is diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Which of the following could have been a risk factor?
a) Low blood pressure
b) High sugar intake
✔✔c) Long-term corticosteroid use
d) High protein diet
A 55-year-old postmenopausal woman is concerned about osteoporosis. Which lifestyle change
would you recommend to reduce her risk?
a) Avoiding sun exposure
✔✔b) Engaging in weight-bearing exercise
c) Reducing protein intake
d) Increasing caffeine consumption
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,A patient with a history of osteoporosis presents with a hunched posture. Which spinal condition
is she likely experiencing?
a) Scoliosis
✔✔b) Kyphosis
c) Lordosis
d) Spinal stenosis
A 68-year-old patient with osteoporosis is experiencing frequent fractures. What dietary advice
should be given to help strengthen her bones?
a) Increase sugar intake
b) Focus on high-fat foods
✔✔c) Increase intake of calcium-rich foods
d) Limit Vitamin D intake
After a bone density scan, a patient is diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which of the following
medications would most likely be prescribed?
a) Antibiotics
b) Antivirals
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, ✔✔c) Bisphosphonates
d) Beta blockers
A woman is concerned about her risk for osteoporosis since her mother had it. Which test should
she undergo to assess her bone health?
a) MRI scan
b) Blood pressure test
✔✔c) DEXA scan
d) Blood glucose test
A 72-year-old man with osteoporosis is prescribed a daily supplement. Which combination is
most beneficial for his bone health?
a) Vitamin E and zinc
b) Magnesium and iron
✔✔c) Calcium and Vitamin D
d) Folic acid and potassium
A patient with osteoporosis reports severe pain in her lower back. What is the most likely cause
of her pain?
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