A 72-year-old woman diagnosed with osteoporosis (femoral neck T-score -2.8) is commenced on weekly Alendronic Acid 70mg tablets. Which instruction is ...

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A 72-year-old woman diagnosed with osteoporosis (femoral neck T-score -2.8) is commenced on weekly Alendronic Acid 70mg tablets. Which instruction is most critical to prevent oesophageal irritation and ulceration?

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Swallow the tablet whole with plenty of water and remain upright for at least 30 minutes

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Take the tablet with a large glass of milk

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Take the tablet immediately before lying down to sleep

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Take the tablet with or immediately after food

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Take the tablet once a month instead of weekly

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis

A 72-year-old woman diagnosed with osteoporosis (femoral neck T-score -2.8) is commenced on weekly Alendronic Acid 70mg tablets. Which instruction is most critical to prevent oesophageal irritation and ulceration?