What disorder places the patient at risk for compression fractures?
a. Hyperparathyroidism
b. Hypoparathyroidism
c. Hyperthyroidism
d. Hypothyroidism
ANS: A
Hyperparathryroidism causes calcium to move from bone to blood, increasing risk of fracture. Hypoparathyroidism does not pull calcium from bone. Thyroid problems do not affect calcium movement.
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