A 55-year-old woman undergoes a DEXA scan. Her T-score at the femoral neck is -2.8. She has no history of fractures. What is the most appropriate mana...

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A 55-year-old woman undergoes a DEXA scan. Her T-score at the femoral neck is -2.8. She has no history of fractures. What is the most appropriate management?

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Oral Alendronate 70mg once weekly, plus Calcium and Vitamin D

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Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation only

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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

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IV Zoledronic acid once yearly

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Repeat DEXA scan in 2 years

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A 55-year-old woman undergoes a DEXA scan. Her T-score at the femoral neck is -2.8. She has no history of fractures. What is the most appropriate management?