Osteoporosis Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Passed
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Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Questions and Answers
Latest Version Already Passed
Which non-pharmaceutical approach can help manage osteoporosis?
a) Avoiding exercise
b) Practicing weight-bearing exercises
c) Increasing sugar intake
d) Taking only herbal supplements
What role do osteoclasts play in bone ...
Osteoporosis Questions and Answers
Latest Version Already Passed
Which non-pharmaceutical approach can help manage osteoporosis?
a) Avoiding exercise
✔✔b) Practicing weight-bearing exercises
c) Increasing sugar intake
d) Taking only herbal supplements
What role do osteoclasts play in bone health?
a) Form new bone
b) Store calcium
✔✔c) Break down bone tissue
d) Heal bone fractures
How does osteoporosis affect the structure of bones?
a) Makes bones more flexible
✔✔b) Causes bones to become brittle and porous
c) Increases bone density
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,d) Thickens bone walls
Which of these is a non-modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?
✔✔a) Family history
b) Physical inactivity
c) Smoking
d) High salt diet
How can someone reduce their risk of osteoporosis?
a) Avoiding dairy
b) Sitting for long hours
c) Consuming high amounts of alcohol
✔✔d) Engaging in regular strength training
Which mineral is vital for bone formation in addition to calcium?
a) Sodium
b) Chloride
c) Potassium
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,✔✔d) Magnesium
Which condition is defined as a loss of bone density leading to fragile bones?
a) Arthritis
b) Scoliosis
✔✔c) Osteoporosis
d) Tendinitis
What is the primary cause of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women?
a) Increased calcium levels
✔✔b) Reduced estrogen levels
c) Overactive thyroid gland
d) Excess protein intake
Which nutrient is most essential for bone health?
a) Vitamin A
✔✔b) Calcium
c) Iron
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, d) Sodium
What is the most common fracture site in individuals with osteoporosis?
a) Humerus
b) Skull
✔✔c) Hip
d) Tibia
What type of exercise is recommended to strengthen bones?
a) Swimming
b) Cycling
✔✔c) Weight-bearing exercises
d) Yoga
Which scan is commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis?
a) MRI
b) CT scan
✔✔c) DEXA scan
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