Osteoporosis Flashcards
1
Q
Bone Density
A
Ratio of the weight to area or volume of bones
2
Q
How would you determine if a patient had osteoporosis?
A
Measure bone mineral density
3
Q
Bone reabsorption is done by which cells?
A
osteoclasts
4
Q
Bone formation is done by which cells?
A
osteoblasts
5
Q
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is which type?
A
Type 1
6
Q
What causes type 2 osteoporosis?
A
vitamin D deficiency
7
Q
Common risk factors for osteoporosis
A
age, post-menopausal women, family history of fractures, low calcium, low physical activity
8
Q
Prevention of osteoporosis can be done by
A
weight barring exercise, calcium and vitamin D intake, medication
9
Q
Osteoporosis
A
Characterized by decreased density of normal mineralized bone in mass and volume
