What is the gold standard for the diagnosis of osteoporosis?
ADual energy X-ray absorptiometry
BSingle energy X-ray absorptiometry
CUltrasound
DQuantitative computed tomography
A 70-year-old female has been on alendronate for 7 years for osteoporosis and now complains of pain in her right thigh. What is the next investigation to be performed?
ADEXA scan
BSerum vitamin D levels
CSerum alkaline phosphate levels
DX-ray
A 60-year-old elderly female with a previous history of a Colles fracture is now complaining of backache. Which of the following statements regarding the treatment of this patient is incorrect?
AOral vitamin D3 is given along with oral calcium
BTeriparatide should be started before supplementing bisphosphonates
CCalcium requirement is 1200 mg per day
DBisphosphonates can be given for 3-5 years depending on patient response and risk factors
+ 7 more in the PDF
Browse all chapters