Question

A 66-year-old postmenopausal woman with no prior fractures attends for preventive care. She has a parental history of hip fracture and is an ex-smoker. According to recent Canadian recommendations on fragility fractures, which statement about osteoporosis screening is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Women and men aged 65 years and older should generally undergo bone mineral density testing to assess fracture risk

Answer

Bone mineral density testing is not recommended unless she has already sustained a fragility fracture

Answer

Screening for osteoporosis should begin at age 50 years in all adults regardless of risk

Answer

Osteoporosis screening is not recommended because treatment has minimal impact on fracture risk

Answer

Only women with chronic glucocorticoid use should undergo bone density testing

Practice question

A 66-year-old postmenopausal woman with no prior fractures attends for preventive care. She has a parental history of hip fracture and is an ex-smoker. According to recent Canadian recommendations on fragility fractures, which statement about osteoporosis screening is most accurate?