Ace the NRCMA 2025 – Get Ready to Rock Your Medical Assistant Skills!

Question: 1 / 400

What is a metabolic bone disorder affecting primarily post-menopausal women and is characterized by the loss of calcium and phosphate from the bone?

Rheumatoid arthritis

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder that primarily affects post-menopausal women. It is characterized by the loss of calcium and phosphate from the bone, leading to weaker and more brittle bones. Rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis, and epilepsy are all different medical conditions that do not involve the loss of calcium and phosphate from the bone. While they may also affect the bones and joints, they are not classified as metabolic bone disorders like osteoporosis. Therefore, these options are incorrect in relation to the given question.

Get further explanation with Examzify DeepDiveBeta

Tendonitis

Epilepsy

Next Question

Report this question

Download Ace the NRCMA 2025 – Get Ready to Rock Your Medical Assistant Skills! PDF Study Guide
Subscribe

Get the latest from Examzify

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy