Osteoporosis Flashcards
1
Q
common fracture sites of osteoporosis
A
- spinal vertebrae
- wrist
- hip
2
Q
non-modifiable risk factors of osteoporosis
A
- Caucasian/Asian
- family history
- advanced age
- female
- premature menopause
- prolonged time w/o period
- small frame
3
Q
modifiable risk factors of osteoporosis
A
- inactivity
- decrease intake of Ca/V-D
- decrease body weight
- poor general health
- prolonged immobilization
- cigarette smoking
- excessive alcohol
- protein/sodium
- caffeine/ soft drinks
4
Q
diagnosis of osteoporosis
A
- only method= bone density
- screening in all woman >65
- DEXA- most accurate
5
Q
treatment of osteoporosis
A
- weight bearing exercise
- V-D and Ca supplementation
- hormone replacement therapy
- bisphosphonates
- calcitonin
6
Q
primary cause of osteoporosis
A
-decreased BMD from failure to acheive PBM during adulthood
7
Q
Peak Bone Mass (PBM)
A
- max bone density genetically determined
- OP happens when a person fails to reach genetically progressive PBM
- 90% achieved by 18-30
