Question

A 72-year-old with osteoporosis and prior fragility fracture asks about vitamin D and calcium. Which statement reflects guideline-based targets?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D 1000-2000 IU/day to maintain 25(OH)D ≥20 ng/mL and calcium ~1200 mg/day total intake

Answer

Vitamin D is unnecessary if on bisphosphonate

Answer

Calcium alone prevents fractures sufficiently

Answer

Vitamin D target ≥50 ng/mL for all

Answer

Avoid calcium in older adults

Practice question

A 72-year-old with osteoporosis and prior fragility fracture asks about vitamin D and calcium. Which statement reflects guideline-based targets?