Osteoporosis: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

The answer is C. 65 years and older

Osteoporosis is a condition defined by low bone mass, leading to an increased risk for fractures and decreased bone strength. A clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis can be made if the patient has (1) a fragility fracture (particularly at the spine, hip, wrist, humerus, rib, and pelvis) OR (2) a T-score ≤-2.5 standard deviations at any site based upon BMD measurement by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. USPSTF recommends screening for osteoporosis with bone measurement testing to prevent osteoporotic fractures in females 65 years and older PLUS postmenopausal women < 65 years of age with certain risk factors (i.e., previous fracture, steroid therapy, LBW, current tobacco abuse, excessive alcohol intake, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.).