Question

When is a DEXA scan indicated in a female?

A) In every female above the age of 40.
B) In postmenopausal females over the age of 65.
C) In females with a family history of osteoporosis.
D) In females who have had a bone fracture after the age of 50.
E) In females who have never had a bone density assessment.

Answer 1

uals at risk for osteopoDEXA scans are indicated in postmenopausal females over 65, females with a family history of osteoporosis, and females who have had a bone fracture after 50.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scans are indicated for females who meet certain criteria:

1. Females over the age of 65 who are postmenopausal
2. Females with a family history of osteoporosis
3. Females who have had a bone fracture after the age of 50

These criteria are based on the fact that females experience a more rapid loss of bone mass starting around the age of 50 due to menopause and reduced estrogen production. DEXA scans can help assess bone density and identify individrosis.