Osteoporosis Guidelines and Treatment Options

Loading the player...

 Pharmacist, discusses the importance of diagnosing and treating osteoporosis.

 Pharmacist, discusses the importance of diagnosing and treating osteoporosis.

114197 Views
Video transcript

Featuring Dr. Alan Low, BSc.(Pharm.), Pharm. D., FCSHP, Pharmacist Video Title: Osteoporosis Guidelines and Treatment Options Duration: 2 minutes, 28 seconds

Presenter: Dr. Alan Low, Pharmacist, Vancouver, BC

Local Practitioners: Pharmacist

Osteoporosis Video Quiz ( 29 participated.)

Do you know why it is so important to diagnose and treat Osteoporosis?

Questions
 
True
False
1

A patient who is high risk for bone fractures have a greater than 20% risk of getting a fracture.

2

It is important to diagnose osteoporosis so that proper treament or lifestyle changes can be made.

3

If a person with Osteoporosis gets a bone fracture, it is not a predictor of other fractures in the future

4

When a woman gets a hip fracture, it increases the risk of morbidity and mortality drastically

5

Osteoporosis can occur in men and in women and it is important to see your family physician to get a personal risk assessment done

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

QA Chat