A 77-year-old woman with osteoporosis takes Alendronic acid with her breakfast tea and then lies down. Her DXA shows declining BMD despite 2 years of ...

Question

A 77-year-old woman with osteoporosis takes Alendronic acid with her breakfast tea and then lies down. Her DXA shows declining BMD despite 2 years of treatment. What is the MOST likely reason?

Accepted Answer

Incorrect administration - must be taken on an empty stomach with plain water only, remaining upright for 30 minutes, with no food or drink for 30 minutes after

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Alendronic acid is ineffective

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She needs a higher dose

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DXA machine is faulty

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Excessive calcium intake

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Alendronic Acid Treatment Failure - Administration Error

A 77-year-old woman with osteoporosis takes Alendronic acid with her breakfast tea and then lies down. Her DXA shows declining BMD despite 2 years of treatment. What is the MOST likely reason?