1. Which of the following is a true statement about osteoporosis (OA)?
a.
OA is indicative of an underlying health problem.
b.
The most common site for OA fractures is in long bones.
c.
African-American women have the highest risk for OA.
d.
A high risk of death follows an OA-related fracture. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
2. Which is a healthy practice recommended for a person at risk for OA?
a.
Milk and orange juice at breakfast; cheese pizza at lunch; spaghetti served with
spinach covered with melted cheese for dinner; and ice cream for dessert
b.
Long-term estrogen administration as adjunct therapy
, c.
Alendronate (Fosamax) taken with a snack just before bedtime
d.
Coffee, raisin bran and milk, and sausage at breakfast; a can of cola and a hot dog
on a high-fiber bun at lunch; cocktails before dinner; steak with brown rice,
celery, and red wine for dinner - CORRECT ANSWER-A
3. Which of the following is a true statement about joints in older adults?
a.
OA is an inflammatory joint disorder.
b.
Surgical joint replacement can cure OA.
c.
Joint damage in OA is reversed with medication.
d.
Very old patients should avoid joint replacement surgery. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
4. Which of the following statements is true about RA?
a.
Strikes unilaterally.
b.
Affects more men than women.
a.
OA is indicative of an underlying health problem.
b.
The most common site for OA fractures is in long bones.
c.
African-American women have the highest risk for OA.
d.
A high risk of death follows an OA-related fracture. - CORRECT ANSWER-D
2. Which is a healthy practice recommended for a person at risk for OA?
a.
Milk and orange juice at breakfast; cheese pizza at lunch; spaghetti served with
spinach covered with melted cheese for dinner; and ice cream for dessert
b.
Long-term estrogen administration as adjunct therapy
, c.
Alendronate (Fosamax) taken with a snack just before bedtime
d.
Coffee, raisin bran and milk, and sausage at breakfast; a can of cola and a hot dog
on a high-fiber bun at lunch; cocktails before dinner; steak with brown rice,
celery, and red wine for dinner - CORRECT ANSWER-A
3. Which of the following is a true statement about joints in older adults?
a.
OA is an inflammatory joint disorder.
b.
Surgical joint replacement can cure OA.
c.
Joint damage in OA is reversed with medication.
d.
Very old patients should avoid joint replacement surgery. - CORRECT ANSWER-B
4. Which of the following statements is true about RA?
a.
Strikes unilaterally.
b.
Affects more men than women.
