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BONE DENSITY REGISTRY EXAM PREP EXAM
LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS||VERIFIED EXAM!!(100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST
EXAM!!!||
Name the bisphosphonate anti resorptive medications: -
Answers-alendronate (fosamax)
risedronate (actonel)
ibandronate (boniva)
zoledronic acid (reclast
name the non bisphosphonate anti resorptive meds -
Answers-estrogen therapy
raloxifene (evista
denosumabb (prolial)
name the anabolic osteoporosis meds - Answers-
teripartide (forteo)
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should a T-score be used for comparison on children? -
Answers-A T-Score should never be used before age
20When
what are the preferred DXA sites for children 3yr old and
up? - Answers-PA L-spine and total body minus the head
when is DXA recommened for children? (7) - Answers-
recurrent fractures
bone pain
bone deformity
osteopenia seen on x-ray
cancer survivors
females with eating disorders/excessive exercise
females after 6+ months without menstrual cycle
for pediatric DXA a cancer survivor is recommended to
have imaging done at what point? - Answers-either 2yr
after chemo or by the age of 18 which ever comes first
the risk of fracture ___ for each SD decline in BMD.
a. double
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b. tripples
d. sees very little increase
c. decreases - Answers-doubles (approximatly)
what type of bone is measured in a total body scan? -
Answers-cortical
why is the forearm typically not used to monitory
osteoporosis therapy? - Answers-the rate of change is
slower than the L-spine or hips because it is primarily
cortical bone
what special imaging should be done for some one with
hyperparathyroidism? - Answers-33% forearm because
hyperparathyroidism targets cortical bone
the anticipated rate of change in the total hip ROI is ___
than the femoral neck ROI
faster or slower - Answers-slower
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how many continuous vertebrae is preferred for PA spine
DXA - Answers-3-4
Most DXA images are approved by the FDA for use in
making structural diagnoses
True/False - Answers-false
What are the non prescription interventions for
osteoporosis? - Answers-life style modifications and OTC
meds
What can cause a failure to attain peak BMD? - Answers-
genetics
dietary calcium deficiency
lack of exercise
what is a morphometric spinal fracture? - Answers-a
fracture that can be seen on a radiograph but has little to
no symptoms
Define a clinical spine fracture - Answers-a spinal fracture
that causes symptoms
BONE DENSITY REGISTRY EXAM PREP EXAM
LATEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS||VERIFIED EXAM!!(100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST
EXAM!!!||
Name the bisphosphonate anti resorptive medications: -
Answers-alendronate (fosamax)
risedronate (actonel)
ibandronate (boniva)
zoledronic acid (reclast
name the non bisphosphonate anti resorptive meds -
Answers-estrogen therapy
raloxifene (evista
denosumabb (prolial)
name the anabolic osteoporosis meds - Answers-
teripartide (forteo)
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should a T-score be used for comparison on children? -
Answers-A T-Score should never be used before age
20When
what are the preferred DXA sites for children 3yr old and
up? - Answers-PA L-spine and total body minus the head
when is DXA recommened for children? (7) - Answers-
recurrent fractures
bone pain
bone deformity
osteopenia seen on x-ray
cancer survivors
females with eating disorders/excessive exercise
females after 6+ months without menstrual cycle
for pediatric DXA a cancer survivor is recommended to
have imaging done at what point? - Answers-either 2yr
after chemo or by the age of 18 which ever comes first
the risk of fracture ___ for each SD decline in BMD.
a. double
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b. tripples
d. sees very little increase
c. decreases - Answers-doubles (approximatly)
what type of bone is measured in a total body scan? -
Answers-cortical
why is the forearm typically not used to monitory
osteoporosis therapy? - Answers-the rate of change is
slower than the L-spine or hips because it is primarily
cortical bone
what special imaging should be done for some one with
hyperparathyroidism? - Answers-33% forearm because
hyperparathyroidism targets cortical bone
the anticipated rate of change in the total hip ROI is ___
than the femoral neck ROI
faster or slower - Answers-slower
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how many continuous vertebrae is preferred for PA spine
DXA - Answers-3-4
Most DXA images are approved by the FDA for use in
making structural diagnoses
True/False - Answers-false
What are the non prescription interventions for
osteoporosis? - Answers-life style modifications and OTC
meds
What can cause a failure to attain peak BMD? - Answers-
genetics
dietary calcium deficiency
lack of exercise
what is a morphometric spinal fracture? - Answers-a
fracture that can be seen on a radiograph but has little to
no symptoms
Define a clinical spine fracture - Answers-a spinal fracture
that causes symptoms
