A 65-year-old woman presents after a fall resulting in a Colles fracture. She has no prior bone mineral density testing. According to Canadian osteopo...

Question

A 65-year-old woman presents after a fall resulting in a Colles fracture. She has no prior bone mineral density testing. According to Canadian osteoporosis guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Order bone mineral density testing and consider starting pharmacologic osteoporosis therapy

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Reassure and treat with calcium and vitamin D only

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No further evaluation because the fracture was low energy

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Start long-term systemic corticosteroids for pain control

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Advise bed rest for three months without further workup

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis

A 65-year-old woman presents after a fall resulting in a Colles fracture. She has no prior bone mineral density testing. According to Canadian osteoporosis guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step?