Osteoporosis

[blank_start]Estrogen[blank_end] inhibits bone resorption. [blank_start]PTH[blank_end] maintains serum Calcium levels (which increases resorption). [blank_start]Calcitonin[blank_end] inhibits bone resorption (by conserving calcium). [blank_start]Hormonal vitamin D (Calcitrol)[blank_end] increases intestinal Calcium absorption.

Osteoporosis often presents with symptoms such as loss of balance and muscle weakness.

Secondary osteoporosis

All the following medications can contribute to osteoporosis except

The following diseases contribute to osteoporosis. Choose all that apply

The following are risk factors for primary osteoporosis: choose all that apply

BMI of [blank_start]<20[blank_end] or a body weight of [blank_start]<127lbs[blank_end] are both risk factors.

Ms Smith checks the portal and discovers her T-score is -1.5 and asks you what this means. You tell her that this score is

Choose the factors which are calculated into the FRAX score:

First line treatment for osteoporosis