Osteoporosis Intro Flashcards
1
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Primary vs secondary osteoporosis
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- 1) deterioration of bone mass that is not associated with other chronic illness
- 2) results from chronic conditions that contribute significantly to accelerated bone loss
2
Q
Osteoporosis is diagnosed when the T-score is —– —– — SD below the sex-adjusted mean for normal young adults at peak bone mass OR patient has a —– fracture
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More than 2.5, fragility
3
Q
List 3 nonpharmacologic treatments that appear effective in preventing progression of osteoporosis
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- fall reducing strategies
- adequate Ca and VitD intake
- regular weight-bearing exercises
4
Q
VCFs impact patients, their families, and society through:
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- quality of life
- cost of illness
- hospitalization
5
Q
What are the physical consequences of VCF?
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- back pain
- spinal deformity
- decreased lung capacity
6
Q
Nonpharmacological options for VCFs:
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- PT
- braces
- ice massage
- vertebroplasty
- kyphoplasty
7
Q
Osteoporosis risk factors:
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- thin/small frame
- family hx
- race (white or Asian)
- inactive lifestyle
- smoking
