A 71-year-old woman had a mechanical fall 3 months ago resulting in a vertebral compression fracture. She was started on Alendronic acid 70 mg weekly ...

Question

A 71-year-old woman had a mechanical fall 3 months ago resulting in a vertebral compression fracture. She was started on Alendronic acid 70 mg weekly at the time. She now reports a burning sensation behind her sternum when swallowing. She has been taking the Alendronic acid at bedtime with a small glass of water and then lying down. What is the MOST likely cause of her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Oesophageal irritation due to incorrect administration of Alendronic acid

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Gastric cancer

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Cardiac chest pain

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Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease unrelated to medication

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Aortic dissection

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Alendronic Acid - Correct Administration