Question

A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis is prescribed alendronic acid 70mg once weekly. Which instruction is crucial to minimise the risk of oesophagitis?

Accepted Answer

Take with a full glass of water and remain upright for at least 30 minutes

Answer

Take with a glass of milk

Answer

Take immediately after breakfast

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Take after lying down for 30 minutes

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Take at bedtime

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis is prescribed alendronic acid 70mg once weekly. Which instruction is crucial to minimise the risk of oesophagitis?