Which of the following dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan finding is consistent with osteoporosis?
A) A T score of 2.9 in a 50-year-old woman who is not menopausal
B) A T score of 2.0 in a 55-year-old postmenopausal woman
C) A T score of 1.0 in a 60-year-old woman
D) A T score of 0.5 in a 70-year-old man

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A T score of -2.5 or lower is indicative of osteoporosis. A T score of 2.9 (assuming it is -2.9) in a 50-year-old woman is consistent with osteoporosis.

Which of the Following Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan