Bone Density Registry Review Test Newest
2026 Questions and Correct Answers
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What are the two most common methods for shifting the energies in DXA units? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Energy shifting and K-edge filters
Why do we use the hip positioner during scanning of the proximal femur? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To place the femoral neck parallel to the table top
Bisphosphonates prevent bone loss by - CORRECT ANSWER-Reducing the
activity of the osteoclasts
What is more important for serial monitoring? - CORRECT ANSWER-Precision
What is more important for patient's risk of fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Accuracy
,What pharmaceutical may be suggested for a woman with high risk of breast
cancer and elevated lipids? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ralaxofene (Evista)
According to the WHO criteria, for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, based on the
measurement of bone density is - CORRECT ANSWER-2.5 standard deviations
or more below the young adult peak bone density
Name the current gold standard technique for measuring bone density -
CORRECT ANSWER-DXA
Cancellous bone is also known as what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Trabecular bone
What is the anatomical landmark of the proximal femur that indicates the best
visual indication of the degree of rotation of the proximal femur? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lesser trochanter
Which lumbar vertebra is described as having a characteristic shape of an X or H
on a DXA PA spine scan? - CORRECT ANSWER-L4
Name all of the bisphosphonates for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis -
CORRECT ANSWER-Alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate
, Name the bisphosphonate for treatment only of osteoporosis - CORRECT
ANSWER-Zolendronic acid (Reclast)
What medication used to be classified as a SERM and is an estrogen
agonist/antagonist and reduces breast cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-Ralaxofene
(Evista)
Is Forteo a bisphosphonate? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, it's an anabolic
Quantitative computed tomography or QCT results are usually reported in -
CORRECT ANSWER-Grams per cubic centimeter g/cm3
Quantitative computed tomography is - CORRECT ANSWER-Volumetric
measurement of 100% trabecular bone at the spine
Peripheral bone mineral density measurements are advocated for - CORRECT
ANSWER-Screening
What is the most important clinical consequence of osteoporosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fracture
2026 Questions and Correct Answers
Already Graded A+
What are the two most common methods for shifting the energies in DXA units? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Energy shifting and K-edge filters
Why do we use the hip positioner during scanning of the proximal femur? -
CORRECT ANSWER-To place the femoral neck parallel to the table top
Bisphosphonates prevent bone loss by - CORRECT ANSWER-Reducing the
activity of the osteoclasts
What is more important for serial monitoring? - CORRECT ANSWER-Precision
What is more important for patient's risk of fracture? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Accuracy
,What pharmaceutical may be suggested for a woman with high risk of breast
cancer and elevated lipids? - CORRECT ANSWER-Ralaxofene (Evista)
According to the WHO criteria, for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, based on the
measurement of bone density is - CORRECT ANSWER-2.5 standard deviations
or more below the young adult peak bone density
Name the current gold standard technique for measuring bone density -
CORRECT ANSWER-DXA
Cancellous bone is also known as what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Trabecular bone
What is the anatomical landmark of the proximal femur that indicates the best
visual indication of the degree of rotation of the proximal femur? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lesser trochanter
Which lumbar vertebra is described as having a characteristic shape of an X or H
on a DXA PA spine scan? - CORRECT ANSWER-L4
Name all of the bisphosphonates for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis -
CORRECT ANSWER-Alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate
, Name the bisphosphonate for treatment only of osteoporosis - CORRECT
ANSWER-Zolendronic acid (Reclast)
What medication used to be classified as a SERM and is an estrogen
agonist/antagonist and reduces breast cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-Ralaxofene
(Evista)
Is Forteo a bisphosphonate? - CORRECT ANSWER-No, it's an anabolic
Quantitative computed tomography or QCT results are usually reported in -
CORRECT ANSWER-Grams per cubic centimeter g/cm3
Quantitative computed tomography is - CORRECT ANSWER-Volumetric
measurement of 100% trabecular bone at the spine
Peripheral bone mineral density measurements are advocated for - CORRECT
ANSWER-Screening
What is the most important clinical consequence of osteoporosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Fracture
