A 78-year-old woman is admitted with a fragility fracture of her left hip. She has no previous history of osteoporosis. According to NICE guidelines, ...

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A 78-year-old woman is admitted with a fragility fracture of her left hip. She has no previous history of osteoporosis. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate management for secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures?

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Alendronic acid 70mg once weekly

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Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation only

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Denosumab injection every 6 months

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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

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Raloxifene 60mg OD

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis Management

A 78-year-old woman is admitted with a fragility fracture of her left hip. She has no previous history of osteoporosis. According to NICE guidelines, what is the most appropriate management for secondary prevention of osteoporotic fractures?