1. Which of the following is the least vulnerable location for a fracture due to osteoporosis?
A) Spine
B) Ankle
C) Hip
D) Wrist
2. Which of the following is a true statement?
A) Bones undergo a self-regeneration process called remodeling
B) Osteoblasts break down bone tissue and release its minerals into the blood
C) Pre-menopausal women are at a higher risk for developing osteoporosis given their increased estrogen production
D) An increase in osteoprotegerin results in increased bone resorption
3. Which of the following patients is most at risk for osteoporosis?
A) A 52 year-old post-menopausal woman who is non-compliant with her corticosteroid medication
B) A 40 year-old male with a family history of osteoporosis
C) A 25 year-old female on birth control who fell off her bike and broke her wrist
D) An 83 year-old man with a 30 year smoking history
4. Osteoporosis is asymptomatic until fractures occur.
A) True
B) False
5. Which of the following would provide evidence in diagnosing osteoporosis?
A) CT scan
B) MRI
C) BMD test
D) Ultrasound