Question

A 65-year-old woman is diagnosed with osteoporosis following a DEXA scan which showed a T-score of -2.8 at the hip. She has no history of fragility fractures. According to NICE NG184, which of the following is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment, assuming no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

Alendronic acid

Answer

Raloxifene

Answer

Teriparatide

Answer

Denosumab

Answer

Calcium and Vitamin D alone

Practice question

A 65-year-old woman is diagnosed with osteoporosis following a DEXA scan which showed a T-score of -2.8 at the hip. She has no history of fragility fractures. According to NICE NG184, which of the following is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment, assuming no contraindications?