A 70-year-year-old woman on prednisolone 7.5 mg daily for polymyalgia rheumatica has FRAX showing high 10-year fracture risk. Best initial management ...

Question

A 70-year-year-old woman on prednisolone 7.5 mg daily for polymyalgia rheumatica has FRAX showing high 10-year fracture risk. Best initial management to reduce fracture risk?

Accepted Answer

Start alendronate plus ensure calcium/vitamin D adequacy

Answer

Calcium/vitamin D alone

Answer

Denosumab first-line for all

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Raloxifene

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No treatment until DEXA

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A 70-year-year-old woman on prednisolone 7.5 mg daily for polymyalgia rheumatica has FRAX showing high 10-year fracture risk. Best initial management to reduce fracture risk?