Question

A 65-year-old post-menopausal woman presents with a low-impact fracture of the wrist. A DEXA scan shows a T-score of -2.7. Which medication is first-line for the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women?

Accepted Answer

A. Bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate)

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B. Raloxifene

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C. Calcium alone

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D. Strontium ranelate

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E. Teriparatide

Practice question

A 65-year-old post-menopausal woman presents with a low-impact fracture of the wrist. A DEXA scan shows a T-score of -2.7. Which medication is first-line for the treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women?