- What are the characteristics of osteoporosis? (select all the apply)
- Low bone density
- Impaired structural integrity
- Increased bone strength
- Increased risk for fracture
Rationale: Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone density, impaired structural integrity, and increased risk for fracture. Bone strength is decreased when associated with osteoporosis.
2. Normal bone mass is greater than 833 mg/cm2?
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- True
- False
Rationale: Normal bone mass is greater than 833 mg/cm2. Osteopenia is bone mass between 833 mg/cm2 and 648 mg/cm2. Osteoporosis is a bone mass less than 648 mg/cm2.
3. Osteoporosis is more commonly found in men due to lower bone density?
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- True
- False
Rationale: Men have a higher bone density than women, therefore the prevalence of this disease is usual found in women at around age 50, and men at around age 80. More common in women, 1 in 2 women.
4. Which of the following risk factors are TRUE regarding osteoporosis? (select all the apply)
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- Bone mass density greater than 833 mg/cm2
- Dietary intake
- Genetics
- Advanced age
- Male gender
Rationale: Dietary intake is a risk factor for osteoporosis; adequate protein, calcium, and vitamin D is recommended for prevention of risks. Also, the intake of 3 or more units (5 oz wine, 1.5 oz spirits, 12 oz beer) per day is detrimental to bone health and increases the risk of falling. Genetic factors, or family history, is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Advance age is a risk factor; men have a higher bone density than women, therefore the prevalence of this disease is usual found in women at around age 50, and men at around age 80. Bone mass density greater than 833 mg/cm2 is ideal, and females are more at risk for osteoporosis than men.
5. It is recommended by the United States Preventative Services Task Force that women get screened for osteoporosis at age 65.
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- True
- False
Rationale: It is recommended by the United States Preventative Services Task Force that women get screened for osteoporosis at age 65.