A 73-year-old woman with FRAX high risk is confirmed osteoporotic on DEXA (T-score −2.8). First-line pharmacotherapy?...

Question

A 73-year-old woman with FRAX high risk is confirmed osteoporotic on DEXA (T-score −2.8). First-line pharmacotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Alendronate 70 mg weekly plus calcium/vitamin D if deficient

Answer

Raloxifene

Answer

Calcitonin

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Teriparatide first-line for all

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Denosumab as first-line in primary care

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis