Chap 369: Approach to the Patient with Endocrine Disorders

Question 1

Age for screening for Type 2 DM

Answer 1

Beginning at age 45, every 3 years; or earlier in high-risk groups

Question 2

Age for screening for hyperlipidemia

Answer 2

Cholesterol screening at least every 5 years; more often in high-risk groups

Question 3

Age for screening for hypothyroidism

Answer 3

Screen women after age 35 and every 5 years thereafter

Question 4

Age for screening for osteoporosis

Answer 4

Bone mineral density measurements in women >65 years or in postmenopausal women or men at risk