Question 1 - Single Best Answer

1. The risk of fracture can be most accurately and effectively established by:

A) History and physical exam
B) Spinal X-ray
C) Assessment of risk of fracture
D) Bone densitometry
E) Measurement of bone resorption markers

The following are acceptable methods used for the assessment of risk of fracture:

A) Single photon absorptiometry (SPA)
B) Quantitative computer tomography (QCT)
C) Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
D) Radiographic absorptiometry (RA)
E) All of the above

Select the INCORRECT statement among the following statements. The "Z score" or "% Young Adult" reported in bone densitometry studies:

A) Is the best predictor of a patient's risk of fracture
B) Is not commonly reported in bone densitometry studies
C) Compares the patient's bone mineral density to that of a population of individuals at peak bone mass
D) Is used in determining patients with osteopenia or osteoporosis according to criteria established by the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the World Health Organization

Bone mineral densities (BMD) that are within 1 standard deviation (SD) from the "Z score" or "% Young Adult" mean indicate no increase risk of fracture.

Question 5 - TRUE or FALSE

BMDs that are between 1 and 2-2.5 SD below the "Z score" or "% Young Adult" mean are consistent with osteopenia.

Question 6 - TRUE or FALSE

BMDs that are more than 2-2.5 SD below the "Z score" or "% Young Adult" mean are consistent with osteoporosis.

Question 7 - TRUE or FALSE

Calcium alone prevents the development of post-menopausal osteoporosis.

Question 8 - Single Best Answer

The only anti-resorptive therapy for post-menopausal osteoporosis that also relieves hypoestrogenic symptoms and protects the cardiovascular system is:

A) Alendronate
B) Calcitonin
C) Etidronate
D) Hormone replacement therapy
E) Calcium

The following agents must be ingested on an empty stomach to improve bioavailability:

A) Bisphosphonates
B) Calcitonin
C) Vitamin D
D) Hormone replacement therapy
E) Calcium

The following agent antiresorptive agent for postmenopausal osteoporosis can alleviate the back pain associated with vertebral fractures:

A) Bisphosphonates
B) Calcitonin
C) Vitamin D
D) Hormore replacement therapy
E) Calcium

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