A 67-year-old woman with no prior DXA asks about osteoporosis screening. Which is recommended?...

Question

A 67-year-old woman with no prior DXA asks about osteoporosis screening. Which is recommended?

Accepted Answer

DXA screening now because she is ≥65

Answer

Screen only if she has had a fragility fracture

Answer

DXA screening beginning at age 70

Answer

Vitamin D level and X-ray only

Answer

No screening is indicated at this age

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis Screening