How does each predispose to decrease bone density

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Mrs. L is a 63 year old woman who reports constant back pain. Further inquiry into her medical history revealed that over the 3 years, she has suffered fractures of her femur and wrist after minor falls. She experienced menopause at the age of 49. Mrs. L has a secretarial job, drives to work, she "does not have time to exercise." She reports that she consume 8 to 10 cups of cups of coffee a day and has been a smoker most of her life. She has not seen her physician recently nor had a recommended bone density test because of the time and cost involved.

Discuss the following in your paper

Relate Mrs. L's diagnosis of osteoporosis. What risk factors are present, and how does each predispose to decrease bone density? (See Osteoporosis pathophysiology)
Explain the cause of pathological fractures in this patient
How could Osteoporosis have been prevented in Mrs. L?
Discuss the treatment available to the patient? (See Osteoporosis- Treatment
Include 3 scholarly references

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