A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis (T-score −2.8 femoral neck) and no prior fractures asks about first-line therapy. What is recommended?...

Question

A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis (T-score −2.8 femoral neck) and no prior fractures asks about first-line therapy. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Oral alendronate

Answer

Raloxifene first line for all

Answer

Calcitonin nasal spray

Answer

Teriparatide first line in all cases

Answer

Denosumab is contraindicated in osteoporosis

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis Therapy