Question

A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis (T-score -2.8 at hip) is starting treatment with alendronic acid 70mg once weekly. What is the most important counselling point regarding administration?

Accepted Answer

Remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking

Answer

Take with a glass of milk

Answer

Take immediately after breakfast

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Take at bedtime

Answer

Chew the tablet thoroughly

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with osteoporosis (T-score -2.8 at hip) is starting treatment with alendronic acid 70mg once weekly. What is the most important counselling point regarding administration?