All patients with a new hip fracture should have baseline bone health tests including DEXA, calcium, and vitamin D. Which option lists these correctly?

All patients with a new hip fracture should have baseline bone health tests including DEXA, calcium, and vitamin D. Which option lists these correctly?

• A. DEXA SCAN, CALCIUM, VITAMIN D LEVELS
• B. PTH
• C. SPEP
• D. CBC

Answer: (A)

Focusing on bone health after a new hip fracture, the essential baseline tests are aimed at diagnosing osteoporosis and checking nutritional/metabolic factors that influence bone strength. A DEXA scan provides bone mineral density to confirm osteoporosis and guide treatment decisions. Measuring calcium and vitamin D levels identifies deficiencies that commonly contribute to poor bone health and fracture risk, and informs supplementation needs. Together, these tests capture the key actionable information for managing bone health in this setting. PTH testing isn’t routinely required unless there’s a specific suspicion of a parathyroid disorder, and SPEP or CBC don’t directly assess bone health for osteoporosis management.

Focusing on bone health after a new hip fracture, the essential baseline tests are aimed at diagnosing osteoporosis and checking nutritional/metabolic factors that influence bone strength. A DEXA scan provides bone mineral density to confirm osteoporosis and guide treatment decisions. Measuring calcium and vitamin D levels identifies deficiencies that commonly contribute to poor bone health and fracture risk, and informs supplementation needs. Together, these tests capture the key actionable information for managing bone health in this setting. PTH testing isn’t routinely required unless there’s a specific suspicion of a parathyroid disorder, and SPEP or CBC don’t directly assess bone health for osteoporosis management.