A Bare-bones Osteoporosis Quiz
Test your knowledge of the latest management recommendations for a growing public health problem.
New clinical practice guidelines to help medical professionals with diagnosis, fracture risk assessment, and treatment of postmenopausal patients with osteoporosis have been published by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the American College of Endocrinology.
Take this quick quiz to see what you know about the latest recommendations on managing this growing public health problem.
Note: If you would like more information on any of the questions, a link to the guidelines article, “American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis-2016,” is provided on the last page of the quiz.
Question 1:
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The correct answer is E. A, B, C, and D
Question 2.
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The correct answer is A. –2.5 or lower
Question 3.
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The correct answer is C. More rapid rates of bone loss and higher fracture risk
Question 4.
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The correct answer is E. B and C
Question 5.
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The correct answer is B. Estrogen
Question 6.
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The correct answer is A. True
Question 7.
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The correct answer is C. 5
Question 8.
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The correct answer is B. False
For more information on all questions and answers, please visit “American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis-2016.”
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