Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 55

Bone mineral density (BMD) is a useful diagnostic test for

Answer options

• A. osteoarthritis.
• B. osteomyelitis
• C. osteoporosis
• D. rheumatoid arthritis C

Correct answer:

Explanation

The correct answer is osteoporosis, as BMD is specifically used to assess bone health and the risk of fractures associated with this condition. Osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, and rheumatoid arthritis do not primarily focus on bone density measurements for diagnosis.