Question

An 80-year-old woman has a low-impact wrist fracture. A DEXA scan shows a T-score of -2.7. According to NICE, which medication is first-line for postmenopausal osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Bisphosphonates (e.g. alendronate)

Answer

Calcium and vitamin D alone

Answer

Denosumab

Answer

Selective estrogen receptor modulator (e.g. raloxifene)

Answer

Teriparatide

Practice question

An 80-year-old woman has a low-impact wrist fracture. A DEXA scan shows a T-score of -2.7. According to NICE, which medication is first-line for postmenopausal osteoporosis?