DXA Module 4

Question 1

What percentage of US women aged 50 and over will experience a fragility fracture?

Answer 1

40%

Question 2

Calcium supplements absorb most effectively from a dose of how many mg?

Answer 2

500-600 mg

Question 3

The national osteoporosis Foundation states that the most effective fall-prevention exercise plan involves exercising _____ times per week for _____months.

Answer 3

twice; 6

Question 4

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation’s recommendations, _________ does NOT need pharmacological therapy for osteoporosis (what femoral neck T-score and what 10 year osteoporosis-related fracture probability)

Answer 4

-1 and under 20%

Question 5

What nasty side effect can result from bisphosphonate use?

Answer 5

osteonecrosis of the jaw

Question 6

How do selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) reduce the risk of breast cancer?

Answer 6

SERMs block the effect of estrogen on breast tissue

Question 7

Estrogen is approved by the FDA for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women (T/F)

Answer 7

False