- Osteoporosis
is considered a "silent" disease because there are no symptoms until a fracture occurs
is a disease that can be both prevented and treated
affects twice as many women as men
all of the above
- name the three most common fracture sites
heel, knee, shoulders
hip, spine, wrists
spine, knees, fingers
wrists, skull, shoulders
- Bone remodelling
is a lifelong process of osteoclast resorption and osteoblast laying of new material to create bone
is the breaking and mending of bones
begins during teenage years and ends at menopause
occurs at the same rate for everyone, all ages, males and females
- The four factors that contribute to bone health are:
stress, physical activity, a thin build, medication
physical activity, psychological wellbeing, sleeping patterns, hormones
genetics, nutrition, social involvement, late growth
calcium-rich nutrition, weight-bearing physical activity, genetics, hormonal balance
- Peak bone mass in females is reached by age
12 - 16
20 - 24
25 - 49
50+
- Considering the risk factors that we cannot change, which of the following is not a risk factor for osteoporosis:
genetic background
age
eye colour
Caucasian or Asian ancestry
- Considering the risk factors that we can change, which of the following is not a risk factor for osteoporosis:
excess weight
low daily calcium and Vitamin D intake
no regular weight bearing activity
smoking
- What is the best way to diagnose osteoporosis?
a doctor's opinion
bone densitometry
traditional x-ray
a fracture of any bone
- Currently, what is the best proven treatment for osteoporosis in the majority of women?
bisphosphonates
calcitonin
estrogen therapy
raloxifene
- How much calcium should the average female adult have on a daily basis? (remember that one 8 oz glass of milk has just over 300 mg of calcium)
600 mg
800 mg
1200 mg
1600 mg
- Which of the following foods are not a good source of calcium:
Apples or bananas
salmon or sardines with bones
bok choi or kale
cheese or yogurt
- What is not a weight bearing activity?
dancing
biking
walking
tennis
- Which of the following is not necessarily a factor when coping with osteoporosis?
lack of independence
change in self image due to body shape changes
fear of fracture
increased social activity
- Osteoporosis has serious consequences. Which of the following is associated with osteoporosis?
hip fracture that subsequently could result in death
an increase in health care cost to society due to an aging population
loss of height, limited physical activity and pain
all of the above
