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Vitamin D supplements are not a risk factor for osteoporosis. Patients who have osteoporosis may require supplemental vitamin D.
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d
Vitamin D supplements
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The risk of osteoporosis increases significantly in a patient who is taking prednisolone 7.5mg or more a day for 3 or more months as steroids reduce the absorption calcium and increase bone breakdown. These patients should receive bone protection medication to help proactively prevent osteoporosis.
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Long term steroid use
QuestionChoice
Male sex is not a risk factor for osteoporosis, female sex is
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Male sex
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Hormone replacement therapy not a risk factor for osteoporosis and can actually reduce the incidence of fractures. However it is not recommended for prevention of osteoporosis unless the woman is suffering from vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopause.
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Hormone replacement therapy
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High BMI is not a risk factor for osteoporosis, low BMI is
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High BMI
Concept
Chapter
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Osteoporosis
Topic
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Orthopaedics
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Which of the following is a risk factor for osteoporosis?
a