A 78-year-old woman with osteoporosis and vertebral fracture is started on alendronic acid. Which co-prescription and counselling are essential?...

Question

A 78-year-old woman with osteoporosis and vertebral fracture is started on alendronic acid. Which co-prescription and counselling are essential?

Accepted Answer

Calcium/vitamin D and take with water on empty stomach; remain upright

Answer

Omeprazole and take with meals

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Ferrous sulfate and take at bedtime

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Calcium only and lie down after

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No supplements; take with milk

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis therapy counselling