A 65-year-old woman with postmenopausal osteoporosis and prior hip fracture. First-line pharmacotherapy?...

Question

A 65-year-old woman with postmenopausal osteoporosis and prior hip fracture. First-line pharmacotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Bisphosphonate therapy (e.g., alendronate) or other antiresorptive

Answer

Calcitonin spray only

Answer

Calcium/vitamin D alone

Answer

Raloxifene only

Answer

Anabolic therapy contraindicated

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis