Question

A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis confirmed on DEXA scan has had a low-trauma vertebral fracture. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral bisphosphonate such as alendronate

Answer

Calcium supplements alone

Answer

Vitamin D supplements alone

Answer

Selective oestrogen receptor modulator alone

Answer

Calcitonin nasal spray

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis confirmed on DEXA scan has had a low-trauma vertebral fracture. According to Australian guidelines, what is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?