A 72-year-old man on long-term proton pump inhibitor presents with hip fracture after a fall. Which additional factor most strongly increases his frac...

Question

A 72-year-old man on long-term proton pump inhibitor presents with hip fracture after a fall. Which additional factor most strongly increases his fracture risk and should be specifically assessed according to Osteoporosis Canada?

Accepted Answer

History of previous fragility fracture

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Mild anaemia

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Vitamin C intake

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Seasonal allergies

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Myopia

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Fracture risk assessment

A 72-year-old man on long-term proton pump inhibitor presents with hip fracture after a fall. Which additional factor most strongly increases his fracture risk and should be specifically assessed according to Osteoporosis Canada?