Question

A 72-year-old woman with a T-score −2.7 at the femoral neck and no fractures asks about treatment thresholds. Which is an indication for pharmacologic therapy per NOF?

Accepted Answer

Any T-score ≤ −2.5 warrants treatment

Answer

Only if FRAX major osteoporotic risk ≥30%

Answer

Treat only after first fragility fracture

Answer

Use calcium and vitamin D only

Answer

Treat if hip FRAX ≥1%

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman with a T-score −2.7 at the femoral neck and no fractures asks about treatment thresholds. Which is an indication for pharmacologic therapy per NOF?