All Statements Are Characteristic of Osteomalacia Except One

question 36

Multiple Choice

All statements are characteristic of osteomalacia except one. Which is the exception?

• A) It is the result of a deficiency in calcium.
• B) In adults it may be related to the chronic use of antacids.
• C) It is treated with vitamin D and calcium nutritional supplements.
• D) The pattern of diseased bone is best described as mosaic bone.

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