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Osteoporosis FAQ
prvention is better than cure?
I was recently prescribed a biphosphonate (like Fosamax but under a different name). I've been given this as a preventative to osteoporosis without having had a bone density test. I have been reading very nasty things about these drugs and am reluctant to take it. It is supposedly in the same class as bath cleaner and needs more research. Anyway, my question is this:- Don't you think that we (women in particular) should be told at an early age what to do to prevent osteoporosis rather than wait until it's too late and have doctors ply us with these drugs? Anama - As I have hit the menopause (albeit slightly early) and refused to take HRT my gynaecologist put me on a biphosphonate. He said for me to do a BDT in one year's time. That was last week but I have decided not to take it and concentrate on a good diet, exercise and a bit of sun.
has anone ever used the once a year reclast for osteoporosis?i have osteoporosis just found out last yr was wondering about the once a yr reclast. i been on boniva since feb last yr i keep forgetting to take it.
Help on Health Test Final?! Worth a lot, Please?Please Help me? Can you choose the right answers? Thank you to anyone who helps me. 30. Body weight that is inconsistent with age, build, and height (usually 15% below normal weight) is a symptom of: (1 point) anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa binge eating osteoporosis 31. _______ is the pain or discomfort often felt 24 to 74 hours after exercising. (1 point) DOMS Muscle sprains Muscle strains Overuse injury 32. ________ are the result ofan injury to a ligament. (1 point) DOMS Muscle sprain Muscle strain Overuse injury 33. _________are the result of an injury to either a muscle or a tendon. (1 point) DOMS Muscle sprains Muscle strains Overuse injury 34. The treatment plan for immediate relief of muscle strains and sprains is: (1 point) RAISE RICE REM none of the above 35. _________ is a system of natural medicine, founded in the late 1700’s by Samuel Hahnemann, involving the use of natural plant, mineral, and animal substances. (1 point) Homeopathy Acupuncture Ultrasound therapy Pilates 36. ________ is a disease where there is a loss of bone density, causing the bones to become porous, soft, and weak. (1 point) Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis Arthritis All of the above 37. It is important to recognize a person who needs first aid for choking, from someone who does not. (1 point) True False 38. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary respiration. (1 point) True False 39. The Heimlich maneuver was developed and introduced by Dr. Henry Heimlich, in 1974. (1 point) True False 40. Abdominal muscles that run diagonally down the ribs and connect to the front top of pelvis and assist with trunk rotation: (1 point) external oblique’ internal obliques rectus abdominus transverse abdominus 41. Abdominal muscle which runs horizontally across the abdominal wall and underneath the internal and external obliques; assists with forced exhalation and trunk stabilization: (1 point) external obliques internal obliques rectus abdominus transverse abdominus 42. An inflammation of the tissue under the foot (fascia) caused by overuse and improper athletic footwear. Characterized by intense “start-up” pain under the heel bone: (1 point) pronation plantar fasciitis osteoporosis osteoarthritis 43. Personal and specific fitness objectives and plans are referred to as: (1 point) specific goals health issues fitness goals realistic goals 44. Your exercise results will be better and you will be able to achieve you fitness goals if you change your routine every: (1 point) two to three weeks four to six weeks six months daily 45. Many people prefer working out at a gym, and find that they can achieve their fitness goals more easily than working out at home. (1 point) True False 46. A strong impulse to do something is called: (1 point) compulsive strategy impulsive habitual 47. A set of actions to offset counterproductive behaviors: (1 point) motivations strategies behaviors changes 48. Encouraging and teaching your family the importance of exercise and healthy diet is an important part of your own personal fitness program. (1 point) True False 49. Most people that participate in physical fitness do not enjoy encouraging their family members to get involved with them. (1 point) True False 50. A 5k marathon is: (1 point) a 3 mile running event a 6 mile running event a 23 mile running event a 26 mile running event
Could you help with my health!?Please help me!! All of the above 28. ____________ is an eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image whereby a person does not consume enough calories. (1 point) Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa Binge eating Osteoporosis 29. _________ is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent cycles of excessive, uncontrollable eating, followed by purging. (1 point) Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa Binge eating Osteoporosis 30. Body weight that is inconsistent with age, build, and height (usually 15% below normal weight) is a symptom of: (1 point) anorexia nervosa bulimia nervosa binge eating osteoporosis 31. _______ is the pain or discomfort often felt 24 to 74 hours after exercising. (1 point) DOMS Muscle sprains Muscle strains Overuse injury 32. ________ are the result ofan injury to a ligament. (1 point) DOMS Muscle sprain Muscle strain Overuse injury 33. _________are the result of an injury to either a muscle or a tendon. (1 point) DOMS Muscle sprains Muscle strains Overuse injury 34. The treatment plan for immediate relief of muscle strains and sprains is: (1 point) RAISE RICE REM none of the above 35. _________ is a system of natural medicine, founded in the late 1700’s by Samuel Hahnemann, involving the use of natural plant, mineral, and animal substances. (1 point) Homeopathy Acupuncture Ultrasound therapy Pilates 36. ________ is a disease where there is a loss of bone density, causing the bones to become porous, soft, and weak. (1 point) Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis Arthritis All of the above 37. It is important to recognize a person who needs first aid for choking, from someone who does not. (1 point) True False 38. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary respiration. (1 point) True False 39. The Heimlich maneuver was developed and introduced by Dr. Henry Heimlich, in 1974. (1 point) True False 40. Abdominal muscles that run diagonally down the ribs and connect to the front top of pelvis and assist with trunk rotation: (1 point) external oblique’ internal obliques rectus abdominus transverse abdominus 41. Abdominal muscle which runs horizontally across the abdominal wall and underneath the internal and external obliques; assists with forced exhalation and trunk stabilization: (1 point) external obliques internal obliques rectus abdominus transverse abdominus 42. An inflammation of the tissue under the foot (fascia) caused by overuse and improper athletic footwear. Characterized by intense “start-up” pain under the heel bone: (1 point) pronation plantar fasciitis osteoporosis osteoarthritis 43. Personal and specific fitness objectives and plans are referred to as: (1 point) specific goals health issues fitness goals realistic goals 44. Your exercise results will be better and you will be able to achieve you fitness goals if you change your routine every: (1 point) two to three weeks four to six weeks six months daily 45. Many people prefer working out at a gym, and find that they can achieve their fitness goals more easily than working out at home. (1 point) True False 46. A strong impulse to do something is called: (1 point) compulsive strategy impulsive habitual 47. A set of actions to offset counterproductive behaviors: (1 point) motivations strategies behaviors changes 48. Encouraging and teaching your family the importance of exercise and healthy diet is an important part of your own personal fitness program. (1 point) True False 49. Most people that participate in physical fitness do not enjoy encouraging their family members to get involved with them. (1 point) True False 50. A 5k marathon is: (1 point) a 3 mile running event a 6 mile running event a 23 mile running event a 26 mile running event
I seriously need some help with my health test!?I am coming out and saying yes this a test! So if you can help me thanks! But if not just leave please!! 1. Nutrition is the process of the body using the foods that we eat in order to sustain life. (1 point) True False 2. A high intake of fats has become a problem because of its direct relationship to heart disease and cancer. (1 point) True False 3. Risk factors: (1 point) refer to being in good shape or physical condition the processes and functions of the body social needs, social behaviors, and social problems traits that increase the possibility of developing an illness or disease 4. Flexibility (1 point) the ability of a tendon to move through its full range of motion the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion the ability of a muscle to move through its full range of motion the ability of a ligament to move through its full range of motion 5. A condition in which the pancreas does not produce and/or utilize enough insulin to meet the body’s needs: (1 point) type 1 Diabetes type 2 Diabetes pancreatitis none of the above 6. Health-related factors refer to: (1 point) cardiovascular efficiency muscular strength and endurance flexibility and body composition all of the above 7. Balance is: (1 point) the ability to maintain control of your body while stationary or moving the ability to combine strength and speed in activities such as throwing and jumping our ability to use the senses to produce accurate movements the ability to change direction of your body quickly 8. __________ is a type of connective tissue found between the bones which allows for the smooth movement of joints. (1 point) Cartilage Synovium A tendon A ligament 9. The _____joints allow for turning and rotation. (1 point) pivot hinge ball and socket gliding 10. Obesity refers to a condition of being ____ % or more overweight than an ideal body weight. (1 point) 20 30 40 50 11. Stretches that do not involve motionand are held for a brief period of time are called: (1 point) isometric stretches static stretches isotonic PNF stretches 12. The pulmonary valve and the aortic valve ____ as the ventricles begin to contract. (1 point) close open contract relax 13. _________ gradually become smaller and smaller and divide into capillaries. (1 point) Veins Arteries Capillaries Alveoli 14. ________________refers to the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest, between beats. (1 point) Blood Pressure Systolic pressure Diastolic pressure Intra-cranial pressure 15. What is a muscle fiber? (1 point) the functional unit of a cell the neuron that conducts impulses for a muscle contraction the single cell of a muscle that is responsible for protein production none of the above 16. The organ that produces hormones such as insulin in order to break down and use food is: (1 point) the kidneys the pancreas the intestines the colon 17. According to the lesson content, the average adult body is about ____% water. (1 point) 30 45 55 60 18. __________ occurs when the body loses an excessive amount of water. It is can be caused by a number of things including excessive sweating without fluid replacement, drugs, alcohol, caffeine, and improper diet. (1 point) Hyperthermia Hyponatremia Dehydration Hypotension 19. _________is an abnormal loss of normal bone density that causes bones to become porous, fragile, and brittle. (1 point) Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Ketosis None of the above 20. _________ is a condition which occurs when waste products (called ketones) build up in the blood and results in the body utilizing fat as its main source of energy. (1 point) Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Ketosis None of the above 21. ___________are a complex set of characteristics that make a person unique, and are influenced by heredity, environment, and behavior. (1 point) Relationships Imbalances Personalities Emotions 22. Feeling “safe” with family members is an important element of __________ and is vital to the way we conduct ourselves in life situations and choosing other healthy relationships with friends and life-partners. (1 point) self-awareness self-esteem personality self-control 23. Often teens who experiment with drugs grow into adults who are afflicted with drug addictions. (1 point) True False 24. Some of the warning signs of teen drug abuse are changes in dress style, discipline problems, and new friends who are disinterested in school or family related activities. (1 point) True False 25. For many users, nicotine is as addictive as heroin or cocaine. (1 point) True False 26. . ________ is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glad that is released as a response to stress. (1 point) Adrenaline Cortisol Eustress All of the above 27. ________ is a hormone produced by the adrenal glad that increases heart rate and respiratory rate,