What Does a DEXA Scan Measure

question 71

Multiple Choice

What does a DEXA scan measure?

• A) bone mineral density
• B) severity of bone microfractures
• C) effect of sodium and potassium supplements
• D) calcium and water balance
• E) movement of calcium throughout the body

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Definitions:

Bone Density

A measure of the amount of minerals (mainly calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone, used as an indicator of bone strength and risk for fractures.

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Referring to a single administration of a vaccine or medication aimed at preventing pneumococcal disease, a serious infection caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria.

Herpes Zoster

Also known as shingles, a viral infection causing a painful rash, often with blisters, that is caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus.