Osteoporosis
Self-Study Examination
Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions. Remember, there's only one answer to each question.
a) overweight b) family history c) early menopause d) use of corticosteroids e) Caucasian woman
a) predict your chances of future fractures b) determine your rate of bone loss c) stop further bone loss
a) Osteoporosis rarely leads to death. b) Osteoporosis often runs in the family. c) Osteoporosis is a disease of the aged. d) Once osteoporosis sets in, nothing can be done about it.
a) True b) False
a) A bone mass measurement is a non-invasive procedure. b) A bone density test cannon detect bone loss until 25-40% of the skeleton has been depleted. c) A bone mass measurement is necessary to make a definitive diagnosis of osteoporosis.
a) Bone scan is another method of measuring bone density. b) Bone scan can reveal presence of cancer, bone lesions and inflammation
a) eliminate hot flashes b) relieve vaginal dryness c) maintain bone density d) reduce the risk of breast cancer e) protect against heart disease
a) primary b) secondary
a) removal of ovaries b) hormone imbalance c) congenital defect d) eating disorder e) over-exercise
a) 500 mg b) 1,000 mg c) 1,200 mg d) 1,500 mg
a) do not smoke b) optimal intake of calcium c) daily intake of between 400 to 800 IU of vitamin D d) regular dosage of glucocorticoids e) regular weightbearing exercises
a) rheumatoid arthritis b) asthma c) lupus erythematosus d) to boost body’s immune system e) all of the above
a) excessive production by the body b) synthetic medications
a) oral b) inhalation c) creams d) drops e) intravenous
a) heparin b) aspirin
a) osteoporosis b) osteoarthritis c) rheumatoid arthritis
a) osteoporosis b) osteoarthritis c) rheumatoid athritis
a) near the top of the femur b) near the bottom of the femur
a) having regular physical exams b) reviewing medications with your doctor c) wearing low-heeled shoes d) avoiding alcohol e) buying a wheelchair
a) A fractured vertebra requires a surgery. b) It can take up to 12 weeks to heal completely. c) A back brace, if used too much, can actually be harmful. d) Lifting of heavy objects should be avoided following a fractured vertebra.
a) the degeneration of spine bones b) the curvature of the back c) physical therapy routine
a) orthopedic device b) prosthetic c) orthotic d) orthodontic
a) the body jacket b) the Jewett-type 3-point brace c) the Boston brace d) semi-rigid thoraco-lumbar corset
a) a)rigid b) flexible
a) Caucasian people of European descent b) African-Americans c) Asians d) Hispanics
a) bone pain b) headaches and hearing loss c) deformities of bone d) bone fracture e) loss of appetite
a) a drug used to treat Paget’s disease b) a chemical produced by bone cells c) a test to diagnose Paget’s disease d) an indicator of too much calcium in the blood
a) There’s no connection between Paget’s disease and arthritis. b) Paget’s disease causes osteoporosis. c) Many of the treatments for Paget’s disease can also be used to treat osteoporosis. d) Paget’s disease often leads to bone cancer.
a) arthritis b) heart disease c) osteoporosis d) diabetes e) kidney problems
a) nervous system b) vision c) hearing d) teeth e) all of the above
a) Calcima b) Didronel c) Miacalcin d) Osteocalcin
a) Type 1 b) Type 2 c) Type 3 d) Type 4
a) more b) less
a) Fibrous dysplasia most often affects the vertebrae of the spine. b) Fibrous dysplasia is a congenital disease. c) Fibrous dysplasia is usually not a fatal disease. d) Fibrous dysplasia is most often evaluated and treated by orthopedic surgeons. e) e)There’s no specific drug approved for treatment of fibrous dysplasia.
a) conductive b) sensorineural c) mixed
a) osteogenesis imperfecta b) Paget’s disease of bone
a) radiation therapy b) orthopedid treatment fracture c) analgesics d) bisphosphonates
a) a few days b) more than a month c) more than 3 months
a) TENS b) endorphins c) morphins d) serotonins
a) naprosyn sodium b) Advil c) ibuprofen d) Tramadol e) Panadol
a) walking b) aerobic c) stair-climbing d) swimming e) racquet sports
a) AC b) DC c) doesn’t matter
a) dependent b) independent
a) stair-climber b) ski machine c) treadmill d) exercise bicycle
a) at home b) outdoors
a) osteoporosis-board certified physician b) endocrinologist c) family doctor d) geriatrician e) gynecologist
a) mental and emotional disorders b) general internal medicine c) physical medicine and rehabilitation d) diseases of the elderly
a) has to be over 65 b) must be eligible for some type of Social Security benefit c) must meet certain income requirement
a) Part A b) Part B