Question

A 74-year-old on long-term bisphosphonate therapy asks about administration. Correct instruction for alendronic acid 70 mg weekly:

Accepted Answer

Take with a full glass of water, remain upright 30 minutes, before food

Answer

Take with food to reduce nausea

Answer

Take at bedtime

Answer

Crush the tablet if difficulty swallowing

Answer

Take with calcium tablet together

Practice question

A 74-year-old on long-term bisphosphonate therapy asks about administration. Correct instruction for alendronic acid 70 mg weekly: