Osteoporosis

Question 1

What is osteoporosis?

Answer 1

common disorder of bone metabolism

Question 2

How is the progressive loss of bone marrow in osteoporosis demonstrated?

Answer 2

1. by reduced bone mass.
2. Density .
3. Bone histology is usual but lacks structural integrity

Question 3

What is osteoporosis an imbalance of?

Answer 3

bone resorption and formation

Question 4

what are the 6 potential causes of osteoporosis?

Answer 4

1. decrease levels oestrogen and testosterone
2. inadequate vit D, Ca/ Mg2+
3. sedentary LS, poor diet
4. diabetes mellitis
5. alcoholism/ corticosteroids/ cig smoking
6. short stature, low body weight

Question 5

what are the 4 characteristics of osteoporosis?

Answer 5

1. vert fracture
2. femoral neck frac
3. intertrochateric fract
4. wrist fract ( 40 % white women over 50 yrs will experience hip and wrist fracture)

Question 6

What are the 4 ways osteoporosis can be prevented?

Answer 6

1. weight bearing exercise ( exp 25-40)
   2, increase dietary intake calcium to 1500 mg/ day
2. get ample amounts vit D : food source ( fortified breakfast cereals, vit D sup/ sunlight: according to NIH 10-15mins)
3. decrease intake of carbonated drinks