Osteoporosis Flashcards
1
Q
T score
A
predicts fracture risk
with each -1 standard deviation fracture risk doubles
-1 has 2 times risk
-2 has 4 times the risk
score of 1 or less standard deviations from normal = normal bone density
2
Q
Z score
A
bone density of patient compared to normal
3
Q
risk factors
A
gender, body size, age
4
Q
ACCESS
A
Alcohol use Corticosteroid use Calcium low Estrogen low Smoking Sedentary lifestyle
5
Q
first line therapy for osteoporosis?
A
lifestyle modifications
6
Q
best form of calcium
A
calcium citrate
calcium carbonate has lead in it
7
Q
daily calcium dosing
A
< 50 = 1000mg
>50 = 1200mg
breastfeeding: 2000mg
*take with vitamin D which is needed for absorption
8
Q
other supplements helpful for preventing osteoporosis
A
ca
mg
vit d
strontium (body absorbs as if calcium and improves osteoblast activity)
