Osteoporosis: practice question

A Orthopaedics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Orthopaedics · Osteoporosis

Sample item

Which imaging study uses dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to quantify hip and spine bone density in osteoporosis assessment?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. DEXA scan

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry quantifies bone mineral density and is the standard investigation used to assess osteoporosis and fracture risk.

Option by option

  • A. Spirometry

    Spirometry assesses respiratory airflow and volumes.

  • B. DEXA scan (correct)

    Correct: DEXA directly measures bone mineral density.

  • C. ECG

    ECG records cardiac electrical activity.

  • D. Otoscopy

    Otoscopy examines the external ear and tympanic membrane.

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What is the answer to this Orthopaedics question?

The best answer is B, DEXA scan. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry quantifies bone mineral density and is the standard investigation used to assess osteoporosis and fracture risk.

Why is "Spirometry" not the answer?

Spirometry assesses respiratory airflow and volumes.

Why is "ECG" not the answer?

ECG records cardiac electrical activity.

Why is "Otoscopy" not the answer?

Otoscopy examines the external ear and tympanic membrane.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Osteoporosis in Orthopaedics. The correct option holds because: Correct: DEXA directly measures bone mineral density.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Osteoporosis?

Pair each fracture with its classic complication and nerve injured. Then use the flashcards and the other Orthopaedics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.