osteopenia, osteoporosis, osteomalacia Flashcards
1
Q
what occurs to bone mass is osteopenia?
A
-it decreases
2
Q
what DEXA score do patients with osteopenia have?
A
-1 to -2.5
3
Q
what DEXA score do patients with osteoporosis have?
A
< -2.5
4
Q
what is bone mass and ratio of bone mineral to bone matrix like in osteoporosis?
A
bone mass- decreased
bone mineral: bone matrix- normal
