CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
OSTEOPOROSIS
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Question
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Features of densitometry
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It is used to determine the bone density
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Applies too high radiation
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They are unreliable measurements.
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All are correct
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Bone densitometry, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, DEXA or DXA, uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body (usually the lower (or lumbar) spine and hips) to measure bone loss.
Detailed explanation-2: -Doctors use bone density testing to: Identify decreases in bone density before you break a bone. Determine your risk of broken bones (fractures) Confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis.
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