Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

A medical assistant is reviewing the health records of patients scheduled for routine examinations to identify those who should be referred for osteoporosis screening. Which patient's profile aligns BEST with the criteria for undergoing a DEXA scan according to current preventive health guidelines?

  • A 45-year-old female with hypertension and a recent history of falls, but no presenting fractures

  • A 70-year-old female with a history of smoking and a sedentary lifestyle

  • A 65-year-old male with controlled hyperthyroidism and no previous history of fractures

  • A 58-year-old postmenopausal female with occasional alcohol use and a maternal history of hip fracture at age 85

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