WorksheetsDEXA
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
DEXA is also known as
Bone mass
Double-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
Dual-emission x-ray
Bone density testing is strongly recommended if
Does not have hip fracture
A post-menopausal woman and not taking estrogen
A thyroid condition, such as hyporthyroidism
Strong bone condition
How should you prepare for DEXA?
wear tight clothes
should not take calcium supplements for at least 24 hours before your exam
can use eye classes and removable dental appliances
image can be done during pregnancy
A clinician should review your DEXA scan while assessing the presence of clinical risk factor
chronic renal and liver disease
fever
osteoporosis
total knee replacement
Which of the following is the benefits of DEXA except
No anesthesia is required
The amount of radiation used is extremely big
DEXA bone densitometry is a simple, quick and noninvasive procedure
X-rays usually have no side effects in the typical diagnostic
What are the limitations of DEXA Bone Densitometry?
Central DEXA devices are less sensitive than pDEXA devices
A test done on a superficial location
imaged receive minimal radiation exposure
A DEXA test cannot predict who will experience a fracture but can provide indications of relative risk
types of DEXA equipment?
a central device
a middle and peripheral device
a central device and a peripheral device
a peripheral device
What will I experience during and after the procedure?
quick and painless procedure
very slow procedure
very painful procedure
take days to complete the procedure
What is the score of the osteopenia in T score?
-1 and -2.5
3.0
-1 and 3.0
0-1.0
The DEXA bone density test is usually completed within
10 to 30 minutes
30 minutes
one day
one month
