Question

A 59-year-old woman with osteoporosis (T-score −2.7 at femoral neck) and prior vertebral compression fracture. Which therapy has demonstrated fracture risk reduction and is appropriate first-line?

Accepted Answer

Alendronate weekly

Answer

Calcitonin nasal spray

Answer

Raloxifene only

Answer

Teriparatide only as first-line for all

Answer

Vitamin D alone

Practice question

A 59-year-old woman with osteoporosis (T-score −2.7 at femoral neck) and prior vertebral compression fracture. Which therapy has demonstrated fracture risk reduction and is appropriate first-line?