Osteoporosis Flashcards
How many people over 75 are osteoporotic
1/3 women
Osteoporosis definition
2.5 standard deviations below the mean of a young adult reference pool (so -2.5)
Dexa scan is done of what area
Back and hip are mc and best areas to assess
What does a dexa scan measure
Bone mineral density
What are some preventable risk factors for osteoporosis
Eating, exercise, alcohol use, smoking, steroid use
Non-preventable risks for osteoporosis
Hysterectomy, fair skinned, female, small boned, European
What type of exercise is needed for osteoporotic patients
Weight bearing axial loading
Stair climbing, walking, step aerobics, Zumba
Level of calcium needed
1200-1500 mg/day
Level of vitamin d need
800+ iu/day
Who are calcium thieves
Phosphorus, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, oxalic acids
How to prevent falls
Home safety checklist
gold standard to measure bone density
DEXA scan
Most easiest form of calcium to digest
calcium citrate
What form of caclium needs acidic gastric environment?
calcium carbonate
