Osteoporosis By Rnpedia.Com
12 question with regard to Osteoporosis. . Practice mode.
- 1.
Osteoporosis is a disorder of?
- A.
Decreased bone mass
- B.
Decreased estrogen level
- C.
Autoimmune disorder
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Decreased bone mass -
- 2.
Postmenopausal women are more prone to suffer from osteoporosis due to?
- A.
Decreased progesterone level
- B.
Increased Progesterone level
- C.
Decreased oestrogen level
- D.
Increased oestrogen level
Correct Answer
C. Decreased oestrogen level -
- 3.
Which amongst them is not a risk factor for osteoporosis?
- A.
Post menopausal women
- B.
Asian male
- C.
Smoking
- D.
Asian females
Correct Answer
B. Asian male -
- 4.
Intervention to prevent osteoporosis in women should start at which age?
- A.
Below 10 years
- B.
20-35 years
- C.
35-45 years
- D.
Above 45 years
Correct Answer
B. 20-35 years -
- 5.
Estrogen replacement therapy is contraindicated for use in which type of women?
- A.
Women who are prone to osteoporosis
- B.
Women who have high risk of developing breast cancer
- C.
Women who are prone to heart disease
- D.
Women who have high cholesterol levels
Correct Answer
B. Women who have high risk of developing breast cancer -
- 6.
Which tool is known as 'Gold Standard' for diagnosing osteoporosis?
- A.
Biochemical markers of bone
- B.
X-ray
- C.
Ultra sound of heel
- D.
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry
Correct Answer
D. Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry -
- 7.
What is the average calcium intake recommended for post menopausal women unable to take estrogen replacement therapy?
- A.
400 mg/day
- B.
200 mg/day
- C.
1500 mg/day
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. 1500 mg/day -
- 8.
Alendronate can be used on which type of osteoporosis?
- A.
Post menopausal osteoporosis
- B.
Male osteoporosis
- C.
Steroid induced osteoporosis
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. Post menopausal osteoporosis -
- 9.
Alendronate is used in treatment of osteoporosis because it?
- A.
Inhibits osteoclastic activity
- B.
Inhibits osteoblastic activity
- C.
Increases calcium absorption
- D.
Activities PTH
Correct Answer
A. Inhibits osteoclastic activity -
- 10.
What is the longest duration for which alendronate has been studied in postmenopausal women?
- A.
3 years
- B.
5 years
- C.
7 years
- D.
10 years
Correct Answer
C. 7 years -
- 11.
What is the name of the trial that showed that alendronate reduces the risk of hip and spinal fractures?
- A.
MORE trial
- B.
FIT trial
- C.
EPIC trial
- D.
PROOF trial
Correct Answer
B. FIT trial -
- 12.
Which is not an antiresorptive drug?
- A.
HRT
- B.
Vit D
- C.
Alendronate
- D.
Calcitonin
Correct Answer
B. Vit D -
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