API method to check existence of specific zone record?

[dinopower]

Is there an API method to check for the existence of a zone data record of a specific name other than calling get_zone_records?  I'm dealing with some large zones that need updates frequently, so I'd prefer to be able to check for a record, if exists, I can call new_zone_record with its ID to edit, otherwise, I'll call it without to create.  Loading thousands of records via get_zone_records is causing some slowness.

Thanks

[dinopower]

Nevermind; found the quick search and search options.