Osteoporosis

Question 1

Normal T-score

Answer 1

Greater than or equal to -1

Question 2

Osteopenia T-score

Answer 2

-1 to -2.4

Question 3

Osteoporosis T-score

Answer 3

Less than or equal to -2.5

Question 4

What is required for calcium absorption

Answer 4

Vit D

Question 5

Calcium carbonate vs calcium citrate elemental

Answer 5

Carbonate (40%)

Citrate (21%) - but better absoption

Question 6

Parathyroid hormones analogs

Answer 6

Stimulate osteoblasts
Teriparatide (Forteo) and Abaloparatide (Tymlos)
-restricted to 2 yr use due to osteosarcoma risk