Osteoporosis and FRAX quiz

Which diagnostic tool is commonly used to identify osteoporosis?

• DEXA scan

• MRI scan

• CT scan

• X-ray

Which of the following best describes osteoporosis?

• A systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture.

• A localized bone infection causing swelling and redness.

• A genetic disorder resulting in abnormal bone growth.

• A muscle disease causing weakness and fatigue.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of osteoporosis?

• Low bone mass

• Deterioration of bone tissue

• Increase in bone fragility

• Decrease in muscle mass

What is the significance of the "fracture threshold" line in the context of age-related bone mass changes?

• It marks the age when bone mass peaks

• It indicates the bone mass level below which fractures are more likely

• It shows the average bone mass for all ages

• It represents the onset of menopause

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osetoporosis?

• Smoking

• Alcohol

• High vitamin D

• Hyperthyroidism

Which term best describes the phenomenon where one fracture leads to subsequent fractures in related bone structures?

• Domino effect

• Butterfly effect

• Chain reaction

• Spiral effect

What does a T-score produced by a DEXA scan compare?

• Bone mineral density to that of a healthy young adult

• Bone mineral density to that of an elderly person

• Bone mineral density to average population

• Bone mineral density to a child’s bone density

Which score assesses the 10-year risk of fragility fractures without needing a T-score?

• FRAX score

• BMI score

• Calcium score

• DEXA score