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Osteoporosis screening — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 66-year-old woman with no prior fractures presents for preventive care. She has never had bone density testing. Which of the following screening tests is indicated?

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Correct answer: B — Central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

USPSTF recommends osteoporosis screening for women aged 65 years or older.

Reference: USPSTF A and B Recommendations: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation-topics/uspstf-a-and-b-recommendations