BMD Exam Questions with 100% Correct
Answers 2025/2026
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Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) - ANSWERSan examination which measures the amount of
the bone mineral calcium hydroxyapatite per unit volume of bone
osteoporosis - ANSWERSA reduced volume of bone minerals, the volume of calcium
hydroxyapatite is 2.5 or more SD below the average score of the young normal gender matched
individual with peak bone mass (T-score)
≥−1 - ANSWERSNormal T score
2 - ANSWERSCompared to a normal T-score of ≥−1 an osteoporotic patient has a ___x increased
fracture risk.
Premarin and Forsamax - ANSWERSIn order to address the demineralization process,
medications are used to both treat and prevent osteoporosis, name two common medications
L spine, Hip and Forearm - ANSWERSThe three most common areas of the body that are used to
measure bone density are...
central skeleton and peripheral skeleton - ANSWERSWhen performing BMD, the skeleton is
divided into two portions
, upper and lower extremities (not including proximal femur) - ANSWERSThe peripheral skeleton
refers to what body areas
Vertebral column, ribs and sternum, pelvis and proximal femur - ANSWERSThe central skeleton
includes which body areas
Central DXA, excellent reproducibility - ANSWERSWhat is considered to be the most current and
accepted modality in comparison to other methods of BMD? Why?
spine, hip, forearm, total body - ANSWERSCentral BMD devices are designed to measure the
bone density of the _____ and the ___. They are also capable of measuring bone density of the
______ and ______ ______ if necessary
Peripheral DXA (pDXA) - ANSWERSmeasures the BMD of the forearm, finger or heel
Peripheral QCT (pQCT) - ANSWERSprovides a CT volumetric measurement of the forearm
Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) - ANSWERSmeasures the speed of sound through bone
bone density, radiography, ultrasound, CT - ANSWERSPeripheral devices are designed to
measure _______ ______ in the wrist, heel, finger and other extremities, they use several
modalities including ___, ____ and ____
the same - ANSWERSDEXA systems use ________ radiographic factors that apply to general
radiography
pencil, fan - ANSWERSCentral DEXA scanners are typically equipped with either ______ beam or
____ beam technology
Answers 2025/2026
- ANSWERS
Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) - ANSWERSan examination which measures the amount of
the bone mineral calcium hydroxyapatite per unit volume of bone
osteoporosis - ANSWERSA reduced volume of bone minerals, the volume of calcium
hydroxyapatite is 2.5 or more SD below the average score of the young normal gender matched
individual with peak bone mass (T-score)
≥−1 - ANSWERSNormal T score
2 - ANSWERSCompared to a normal T-score of ≥−1 an osteoporotic patient has a ___x increased
fracture risk.
Premarin and Forsamax - ANSWERSIn order to address the demineralization process,
medications are used to both treat and prevent osteoporosis, name two common medications
L spine, Hip and Forearm - ANSWERSThe three most common areas of the body that are used to
measure bone density are...
central skeleton and peripheral skeleton - ANSWERSWhen performing BMD, the skeleton is
divided into two portions
, upper and lower extremities (not including proximal femur) - ANSWERSThe peripheral skeleton
refers to what body areas
Vertebral column, ribs and sternum, pelvis and proximal femur - ANSWERSThe central skeleton
includes which body areas
Central DXA, excellent reproducibility - ANSWERSWhat is considered to be the most current and
accepted modality in comparison to other methods of BMD? Why?
spine, hip, forearm, total body - ANSWERSCentral BMD devices are designed to measure the
bone density of the _____ and the ___. They are also capable of measuring bone density of the
______ and ______ ______ if necessary
Peripheral DXA (pDXA) - ANSWERSmeasures the BMD of the forearm, finger or heel
Peripheral QCT (pQCT) - ANSWERSprovides a CT volumetric measurement of the forearm
Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) - ANSWERSmeasures the speed of sound through bone
bone density, radiography, ultrasound, CT - ANSWERSPeripheral devices are designed to
measure _______ ______ in the wrist, heel, finger and other extremities, they use several
modalities including ___, ____ and ____
the same - ANSWERSDEXA systems use ________ radiographic factors that apply to general
radiography
pencil, fan - ANSWERSCentral DEXA scanners are typically equipped with either ______ beam or
____ beam technology
