Problem
You are ordering a Dexa Scan (Bone Density/Bone Mineral Density Test) for your 64-year-old patient. She is asking you the following questions about the test. How would you answer them for her?
a) What is a Dexa Scan (Bone density test)?
b) How is the test done?
c) What is a normal score and what does it mean?
d) What is a low score and what does it mean?
e) What is the difference between a score indicating osteopenia and osteoporosis?