Osteoporosis

Who is at the greatest risk of osteoporosis? A. African-American woman who is post- menopausal. B. 40-year-old Caucasian woman. C. African-American man over 50. D. 60-year-old Asian man.

A. African-American female who is post-menopausal

Which of the following is not a contributing factor to primary osteoporosis? A. Negative sodium balance B. Declining gonadal and adrenal function C. Estrogen deficiency D. Sedentary lifestyle

A. Negative sodium balance

Osteoporosis is more likely in postmenopausal women due to __________________. A. Decreased LH release B. Decreased estrogen production C. Lack of a menstrual cycle D. Decreased Vitamin D present in the blood

B. Decreased estrogen production

A patient who does not engage in resistance training or repetitive weight bearing exercises may experience an increased risk of developing osteoporosis due to which of the following factors? A. Increased osteoblastic activity B. Increased osteoclastic activity C. Decreased osteoclastic activity D. Excessive calcium levels

B. Increased osteoclastic activity

Recommended exercises include all of the following EXCEPT A. Jogging B. Sit-ups C. Lifting weights D. Dancing

B. Sit-ups

Which bone(s) is mostly trabecular, has a high metabolism, and loses structural integrity with age? A. Sesamoid bones of foot B. Talus C. Centrum of L4 D. Medial Cuneiform E. Both A and C

C. Centrum of L4

All of these are complications experienced by women after an osteoporotic hip fracture which leads to death within 1 year EXCEPT: A. Pneumonia B. Infections C. Myocardial Infarct D. Fracture Emboli

C. Myocardial Infarct

(True or False) Prolonged corticosteriod medication therapy can cause primary osteoporosis.

False

(True or False) A PT is responsible for emotional rehab of a patient after a fall/fracture.

True

(True or False) The major concern of osteoporosis is a risk of bone fractures.

True