Question

A 65-year-old patient has been on long-term corticosteroids for polymyalgia rheumatica. She presents with a low-impact vertebral fracture. According to NICE, which medication should be co-prescribed to reduce fracture risk?

Accepted Answer

Bisphosphonate (e.g., alendronate) plus calcium and vitamin D

Answer

Calcium and vitamin D supplements alone

Answer

Denosumab

Answer

Raloxifene

Answer

Strontium ranelate

Practice question

A 65-year-old patient has been on long-term corticosteroids for polymyalgia rheumatica. She presents with a low-impact vertebral fracture. According to NICE, which medication should be co-prescribed to reduce fracture risk?