NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is considered osteopenia in terms of T-score?

-1 to -2.4
+1 to +2.5
-2.5 or lower
-1 or higher

The correct answer is: -1 to -2.4

Osteopenia is a condition where the bones have a lower than normal density, which makes them weaker and more prone to fractures. In medical terms, it is considered to be a T-score between -1 to -2.4. A T-score is a measurement of bone density compared to that of a healthy young adult. This range is indicative of early bone loss, but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not fall within this range and do not accurately describe osteopenia. Option C is actually the range for osteoporosis, where the bones have a significantly low density, while options B and D both include values that are considered normal for bone density.