Pathology EMQ template.

Name: Harold Wilson-Morkeh

Theme:

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Hyperparathyroidism	I
B	Hypoparathyroidism	J
C	Osteomalacia	K
D	Osteopaenia	L
E	Osteoporosis	M
F	Paget’s disease	N
G		O
H		P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1. A progressive systemic disease characterised by low bone mass. Individuals with this disease have normal PTH, calcium and phosphate levels.

 

 

2. A disorder of bone remodelling. Individuals often have a raised Alkaline phosphatase level.

 

 

3. Individuals with this disorder suffer from bone pain and Looser’s zones can be seen on x-ray. Alkaline phosphatase levels are often raised whereas phosphate levels are reduced.

 

 

4. Individuals with a T score between -1 and -2.5.

 

 

5. Individuals with a T score below -2.5.

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. E

2. F

3. C

4. D

5. E