ARRT BONE DENSITY EXAM STUDY SET – QUESTIONS AND
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Why is the non-dominant arm used in bone densitometry?
Reference values reflect non-dominant arm measurements
When measuring the proximal femur, how should the neck ROI
be placed?
The neck ROI should be perpendicular to the femoral neck
What is the bone edge detection methodology?
It tests the machines ability to distinguish bone from soft
tissue
What are the two most common methods for shifting the
energies in DXA units?
-energy shifting
-k-edge filters
,Why do you use the hip positioner during scanning of the
proximal femur?
To place the femoral neck parallel to the tabletop
Bisphosphonates prevent bone loss by....
Reducing the activity of the osteoclasts
If a patient has a history of hyperparathyroidism, what would
the preferred site be for evaluation?
33% or 1/3 of the forearm
What is important for serial monitoring?
Precision
What pharmaceutical may be suggested for a woman with a
high risk of breast cancer and elevated lipids?
, Evista (Raloxifene)
What year was the Bone Mass Measurement Act proposed?
1997
What type of osteoporosis is a result of menopause?
Primary Osteoporosis Type 1
What classes of cells are involved in bone remodeling?
-osteoclasts
-osteoblasts
-osteocytes
What therapy mimics the effects of estrogen on bone and has
antiestrogenic effects in other tissue?
Raloxifene
100% CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026/27 GUARANTEED
PASS
Why is the non-dominant arm used in bone densitometry?
Reference values reflect non-dominant arm measurements
When measuring the proximal femur, how should the neck ROI
be placed?
The neck ROI should be perpendicular to the femoral neck
What is the bone edge detection methodology?
It tests the machines ability to distinguish bone from soft
tissue
What are the two most common methods for shifting the
energies in DXA units?
-energy shifting
-k-edge filters
,Why do you use the hip positioner during scanning of the
proximal femur?
To place the femoral neck parallel to the tabletop
Bisphosphonates prevent bone loss by....
Reducing the activity of the osteoclasts
If a patient has a history of hyperparathyroidism, what would
the preferred site be for evaluation?
33% or 1/3 of the forearm
What is important for serial monitoring?
Precision
What pharmaceutical may be suggested for a woman with a
high risk of breast cancer and elevated lipids?
, Evista (Raloxifene)
What year was the Bone Mass Measurement Act proposed?
1997
What type of osteoporosis is a result of menopause?
Primary Osteoporosis Type 1
What classes of cells are involved in bone remodeling?
-osteoclasts
-osteoblasts
-osteocytes
What therapy mimics the effects of estrogen on bone and has
antiestrogenic effects in other tissue?
Raloxifene
