A 73-year-old woman asks about osteoporosis screening; she has no prior DXA. Current USPSTF recommendation?...

Question

A 73-year-old woman asks about osteoporosis screening; she has no prior DXA. Current USPSTF recommendation?

Accepted Answer

DEXA bone density screening at >=65 years

Answer

Screen only if FRAX >20%

Answer

Screen at >=70 years only

Answer

Screening not recommended in women without fracture

Answer

Screen with heel ultrasound only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis Screening