Question

A 72-year-old woman on long-term prednisolone for COPD exacerbations presents with hip pain after minor fall. DEXA shows osteoporosis. Which prevention should have been co-prescribed with prolonged steroids?

Accepted Answer

Bisphosphonate with calcium/vitamin D if needed

Answer

Calcium only

Answer

Vitamin D only

Answer

Raloxifene

Answer

No routine prevention

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman on long-term prednisolone for COPD exacerbations presents with hip pain after minor fall. DEXA shows osteoporosis. Which prevention should have been co-prescribed with prolonged steroids?