NAPLEX OSTEOPOROSIS 2025/2026
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the most common location of fracture Correct Answer: lower lumbar spine
a T score of what is indicative of osteoporosis Correct Answer: < -2.5
a T score of what is indicative of osteopenia Correct Answer: -1 to - 2.5
a T score of what indicates normal bone health Correct Answer: > -1
what are Z scores Correct Answer: compare a pt BMD to the mean BMD of a pt
of their age and gender
what are T scores Correct Answer: compare a pt BMD to the BMD of a normal
young adult of the same gender
cells involved in bone formation Correct Answer: osteoblast
break down bone, resorption Correct Answer: osteoclast
what are the high risk areas that a DEXA scan looks at Correct Answer: hips,
lumbar vertebrae
at what age should ALL women get a DEXA scan Correct Answer: 65
what is the purpose of the FRAX tool Correct Answer: estimates risk of fracture in
the next 10 years
, what steroid use is considered a risk of osteoporosis Correct Answer:
prednisolone greater than 5mg or prednisone equivalent for > = 3 months
genetic factors for osteoporosis are most important with what races Correct
Answer: white, asian
what are some risk factors for low bone density Correct Answer: > 2 alcoholic
drinks a day, smoking, low vit d and ca intake over life, roid use for >= 3 months
at > 5 mg prednisone equivalent dose, previous fracture, < 127 lbs, low physical
activity for life, decrease estrogen (menopaus, hypogonadism, lactation,
anorexia)
what are drugs that put you at risk for osteoporosis Correct Answer: long term
steroid use ( >= 3 months @ > 5mg prednisolone or prednisone equivalent),
warfarin, heparin, anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin, fosphenytoin,
phenobarbital), aromatase inhibitors (tx breast cancer), androgen blockers
(treat prostate cancer), loop diuretics, excess thyroid hormone
bone accumulates until what age Correct Answer: 30
when is calcium intake very important Correct Answer: childhood, pregnancy,
menopause
vit d deficiency in children causes Correct Answer: rickets
vit d deficiency in adults causes Correct Answer: osteomalacia
recommended daily Ca intake for 14-18 y/o Correct Answer: 1300 mg
recommended daily Ca intake for 19-50 y/o Correct Answer: 1000 mg
recommended daily Ca intake for > 50 y/o Correct Answer: 1200 mg
how much elemental Ca is in Ca-citrate Correct Answer: 21%
Complete Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers)|Brand
New Version Grade A+!
the most common location of fracture Correct Answer: lower lumbar spine
a T score of what is indicative of osteoporosis Correct Answer: < -2.5
a T score of what is indicative of osteopenia Correct Answer: -1 to - 2.5
a T score of what indicates normal bone health Correct Answer: > -1
what are Z scores Correct Answer: compare a pt BMD to the mean BMD of a pt
of their age and gender
what are T scores Correct Answer: compare a pt BMD to the BMD of a normal
young adult of the same gender
cells involved in bone formation Correct Answer: osteoblast
break down bone, resorption Correct Answer: osteoclast
what are the high risk areas that a DEXA scan looks at Correct Answer: hips,
lumbar vertebrae
at what age should ALL women get a DEXA scan Correct Answer: 65
what is the purpose of the FRAX tool Correct Answer: estimates risk of fracture in
the next 10 years
, what steroid use is considered a risk of osteoporosis Correct Answer:
prednisolone greater than 5mg or prednisone equivalent for > = 3 months
genetic factors for osteoporosis are most important with what races Correct
Answer: white, asian
what are some risk factors for low bone density Correct Answer: > 2 alcoholic
drinks a day, smoking, low vit d and ca intake over life, roid use for >= 3 months
at > 5 mg prednisone equivalent dose, previous fracture, < 127 lbs, low physical
activity for life, decrease estrogen (menopaus, hypogonadism, lactation,
anorexia)
what are drugs that put you at risk for osteoporosis Correct Answer: long term
steroid use ( >= 3 months @ > 5mg prednisolone or prednisone equivalent),
warfarin, heparin, anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenytoin, fosphenytoin,
phenobarbital), aromatase inhibitors (tx breast cancer), androgen blockers
(treat prostate cancer), loop diuretics, excess thyroid hormone
bone accumulates until what age Correct Answer: 30
when is calcium intake very important Correct Answer: childhood, pregnancy,
menopause
vit d deficiency in children causes Correct Answer: rickets
vit d deficiency in adults causes Correct Answer: osteomalacia
recommended daily Ca intake for 14-18 y/o Correct Answer: 1300 mg
recommended daily Ca intake for 19-50 y/o Correct Answer: 1000 mg
recommended daily Ca intake for > 50 y/o Correct Answer: 1200 mg
how much elemental Ca is in Ca-citrate Correct Answer: 21%
