Question

A 62-year-old woman with new diagnosis of osteoporosis asks about calcium and vitamin D. Which is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Total calcium intake ~1200 mg/day and vitamin D 800-1000 IU/day

Answer

Calcium 500 mg/day and vitamin D 200 IU/day

Answer

No supplements needed with bisphosphonate

Answer

Calcium 2000 mg/day and vitamin D 4000 IU/day routinely

Answer

Vitamin D only without calcium

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman with new diagnosis of osteoporosis asks about calcium and vitamin D. Which is recommended?