MTMI DEXA REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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According to WHO, for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, based on the
measurement of bone density is Answer - 2.5 SDs or more below the young
adult peak bone density
What is the most common technique that is used to measure BMD Answer -
DXA
What is the most common osteoporosis fracture Answer - Spine
In bone densitometry, what is the primary responsibility for the technologist
Answer - Time
What is an uncontrollable risk factor for osteoporosis Answer - Race
Exercise, lifestyle choices and smoking are all classified as what Answer -
Controllable risk factors of osteoporosis
QCT measures more of what type of bone Answer - Trabecular
Primary osteoporosis type 1 is related to what Answer - Menopause
, Obese patients have a higher risk factor for developing osteoporosis. True or
false Answer - False
Cancellous bone is also known as Answer - Trabecular bone
New bone matrix is formed by Answer - Osteoblasts
What percentage of trabecular bone is found in the PA spine Answer - 33%
Currently, the most accurate method to determine a patients response to
therapy for osteoporosis is Answer - Serial DXA measurements of the hips and
spine
Corticosteroid therapy helps in achieving peak bone mass. True or false
Answer - False
What are the advantages of QUS over xray based methodologies for BMD
measurements Answer - 1. QUS units are comparatively inexpensive
2. Patients are not subjected to ionizing radiation
3. Ultrasound exams are quick to perform
The proximal forearm is mostly composed of what type of bone Answer -
Cortical bone
What is the anatomical landmark on the proximal femur that indicates the best
visual indication of the degree of rotation of the proximal femur Answer -
Lesser trochanter
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According to WHO, for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, based on the
measurement of bone density is Answer - 2.5 SDs or more below the young
adult peak bone density
What is the most common technique that is used to measure BMD Answer -
DXA
What is the most common osteoporosis fracture Answer - Spine
In bone densitometry, what is the primary responsibility for the technologist
Answer - Time
What is an uncontrollable risk factor for osteoporosis Answer - Race
Exercise, lifestyle choices and smoking are all classified as what Answer -
Controllable risk factors of osteoporosis
QCT measures more of what type of bone Answer - Trabecular
Primary osteoporosis type 1 is related to what Answer - Menopause
, Obese patients have a higher risk factor for developing osteoporosis. True or
false Answer - False
Cancellous bone is also known as Answer - Trabecular bone
New bone matrix is formed by Answer - Osteoblasts
What percentage of trabecular bone is found in the PA spine Answer - 33%
Currently, the most accurate method to determine a patients response to
therapy for osteoporosis is Answer - Serial DXA measurements of the hips and
spine
Corticosteroid therapy helps in achieving peak bone mass. True or false
Answer - False
What are the advantages of QUS over xray based methodologies for BMD
measurements Answer - 1. QUS units are comparatively inexpensive
2. Patients are not subjected to ionizing radiation
3. Ultrasound exams are quick to perform
The proximal forearm is mostly composed of what type of bone Answer -
Cortical bone
What is the anatomical landmark on the proximal femur that indicates the best
visual indication of the degree of rotation of the proximal femur Answer -
Lesser trochanter
