Bone Density Registry Exam Latest Exam 2026
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Name the bisphosphonate anti resorptive medications: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------alendronate (fosamax)
risedronate (actonel)
ibandronate (boniva)
zoledronic acid (reclast
Name the non bisphosphonate anti resorptive meds ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------estrogen therapy
raloxifene (evista
denosumabb (prolial)
Name the anabolic osteoporosis meds ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
teripartide (forteo)
Should a T-score be used for comparison on children? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------A T-Score should never be used before age 20When
,What are the preferred DXA sites for children 3yr old and up? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------PA L-spine and total body minus the head
When is DXA recommened for children? (7) ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
-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? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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
b. tripples
d. sees very little increase
c. decreases ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------doubles (approximatly)
,What type of bone is measured in a total body scan? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----
-------------cortical
Why is the forearm typically not used to monitory osteoporosis therapy? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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? ---
------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------slower
How many continuous vertebrae is preferred for PA spine DXA ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------3-4
Most DXA images are approved by the FDA for use in making structural diagnoses
True/False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------false
, What are the non prescription interventions for osteoporosis? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------life style modifications and OTC meds
What can cause a failure to attain peak BMD? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------
----genetics
Dietary calcium deficiency
Lack of exercise
What is a morphometric spinal fracture? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
fracture that can be seen on a radiograph but has little to no symptoms
Define a clinical spine fracture ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a spinal
fracture that causes symptoms
What is the WHOs definition of established osteoporosis? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------A BMD of 2.5SD or more below the average of a young adult
and a history of fracture
| All Questions and Correct Answers | Graded
A+ | Verified Answers
Name the bisphosphonate anti resorptive medications: ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------alendronate (fosamax)
risedronate (actonel)
ibandronate (boniva)
zoledronic acid (reclast
Name the non bisphosphonate anti resorptive meds ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----
------------estrogen therapy
raloxifene (evista
denosumabb (prolial)
Name the anabolic osteoporosis meds ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
teripartide (forteo)
Should a T-score be used for comparison on children? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------A T-Score should never be used before age 20When
,What are the preferred DXA sites for children 3yr old and up? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------PA L-spine and total body minus the head
When is DXA recommened for children? (7) ---------CORRECT ANSWER----------------
-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? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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
b. tripples
d. sees very little increase
c. decreases ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------doubles (approximatly)
,What type of bone is measured in a total body scan? ---------CORRECT ANSWER----
-------------cortical
Why is the forearm typically not used to monitory osteoporosis therapy? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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? ---
------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------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 ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------slower
How many continuous vertebrae is preferred for PA spine DXA ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------3-4
Most DXA images are approved by the FDA for use in making structural diagnoses
True/False ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------false
, What are the non prescription interventions for osteoporosis? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------life style modifications and OTC meds
What can cause a failure to attain peak BMD? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------------
----genetics
Dietary calcium deficiency
Lack of exercise
What is a morphometric spinal fracture? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a
fracture that can be seen on a radiograph but has little to no symptoms
Define a clinical spine fracture ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a spinal
fracture that causes symptoms
What is the WHOs definition of established osteoporosis? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------A BMD of 2.5SD or more below the average of a young adult
and a history of fracture
