OsteoEd

Discover Your Osteoporosis IQ

1. T-score of the vertebrae best predicts fracture risk at the

   Hip
   Vertebrae
   Wrist

2. Osteoporosis is defined as a T-score less than

   -1.0
    1.5
   -2.5

3. For most postmenopausal women who eat two dairy servings a day, calcium intake is adequate.

   True
   False

4. After stopping estrogen, most women's bone density

   Remains stable
   Increases
   Decreases

5. In the absence of fractures, osteoporosis is a painless condition.

   True
   False

6. Can alendronate be taken in weekly dosages?

   Yes
   No

7. What percent of post-menopausal white women have osteoporosis?

   15%
   25%
   30%
   50%

8. In a postmenopausal woman with a non-traumatic fracture, the best course is to

   Obtain bone density to diagnose osteoporosis.
   Start treatment for osteoporosis.

9. For a woman with bone density of -2.0, it is important to repeat her DXA annually.

   True
   False

10. Swimming is an excellent way to increase bone density.

    True
    False

11. Is drug therapy recommended for a woman with a T-score of -1.7 and a history of compression fracture after a fall?

    Yes
    No
    Yes, if one or more risk factors are present.