Pathology EMQ template.

Name:  Michael Murray

Theme:  Metabolic bone disease histopathology

OPTION LIST

A	Nullparity	I	Osteocytes
B	Moderate alcohol intake	J	Increased PO4 excretion and Ca absorption
C	Osteoclasts	K	Increased PO4 and Ca absorption
D	T score between -1 and -2.5 SD	L	Increased PO4 and Ca excretion
E	Osteoblasts	M	T score >-2.5 SD
F	Z score >-2.5 SD	N
G	Z score between -1 and -2.5 SD	O
H	Malabsorption	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.  Classifies “osteopaenia”

2. Excess PTH’s effect on the kidneys

3. A risk factor for osteoporosis

4. Classifies Osteoporosis

5. “Macrophages” of the bone

ANSWERS

1. D

2. J

3. H

4. M

5. C