_______________________________________________________ Osteoporosis: Diagnosis and Management
80. Which of the following is a biochemical marker of bone formation? A) Calcium B) Osteocalcin
86. What should providers advise regarding osteoporosis and exercise? A) Patients with severe osteoporosis should not exercise. B) Patients should be encouraged to exercise 30 minutes, twice per week. C) Patients should be encouraged to exercise 10 minutes, seven times per week. D) Patients should be encouraged to exercise 30 minutes, at least five times per week. 87. Which of the following concerning hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is TRUE? A) Hormone replacement increases risk of colorectal cancer. B) The HERS trial showed a decrease in hip fractures, but no cardiovascular benefit. C) The WHI bolstered support for widespread use of combination hormones in postmenopausal females. D) HRT may be beneficial for certain patients with severe fracture risk but is not recommended for prevention of chronic disease.
C) Hydroxyproline D) Free pyridinoline
81. Which patients should undergo routine BMD screening? A) Men 50 to 69 years of age, regardless of risk B) All women and men older than 60 years of age C) Women 65 years of age and older, regardless of risk D) Women in menopausal transition with no known risk factors for fracture 82. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that men 50 years of age and older and postmenopausal women be treated for osteoporosis when they present with
A) wrist fracture. B) low back pain. C) a spinal T-score less than -2.5. D) a femoral neck T-score between -1.0 and -2.5 with no other risk factors.
88. The recommended dose of alendronate for prevention of osteoporosis is
83. The minimum calcium intake recommended for a woman 62 years of age is
A) 5 mg/day. B) 10 mg/day. C) 35 mg/day. D) 70 mg/day.
A) 600 mg/day. B) 800 mg/day. C) 1,000 mg/day. D) 1,200 mg/day.
89. Which of the following is TRUE regarding teriparatide? A) It has not been shown to prevent osteoblast apoptosis. B) It is not approved by the FDA for treatment of osteoporosis. C) Studies have shown a decrease in vertebral fractures with use of the drug. D) It is a portion of parathyroid hormone and works by increasing the number and action of osteoclasts. 90. Which of the following is TRUE regarding sodium fluoride? A) It decreases osteoblastic activity.
84. Which recommendation would NOT be helpful in preventing osteoporosis in a female patient, 74 years of age, on lansoprazole, an acid-reducing medication?
A) Vitamin D supplementation B) Increase dietary calcium intake C) Supplement with calcium carbonate D) Start a low intensity, regular exercise program
85. How much vitamin D should adults 50 years of age and older obtain?
A) 100–200 IU/day B) 400–600 IU/day C) 500–800 IU/day D) 800–1,000 IU/day
B) It increases spine and hip bone mass. C) It is currently a recommended treatment for osteoporosis. D) Its effect on cortical bone is more prominent than on trabecular bone.
Course Code: MDFL05OD
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MDFL2626
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