A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis is prescribed alendronic acid 70mg once weekly. Which instruction is crucial for safe and effective administrati...

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A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis is prescribed alendronic acid 70mg once weekly. Which instruction is crucial for safe and effective administration?

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Take on an empty stomach with plenty of water and remain upright for 30 minutes

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Take with breakfast

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Take immediately before lying down at night

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Take with a glass of milk

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Take once daily

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A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis is prescribed alendronic acid 70mg once weekly. Which instruction is crucial for safe and effective administration?