Question

A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis and a previous minimal-trauma vertebral fracture asks about pharmacological options. According to Australian osteoporosis guidelines, what is an appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral bisphosphonate such as alendronate

Answer

Long-term high-dose calcium supplements alone

Answer

Calcitonin nasal spray alone

Answer

Glucosamine

Answer

No pharmacological treatment is recommended after minimal-trauma fracture

Practice question

A 70-year-old woman with osteoporosis and a previous minimal-trauma vertebral fracture asks about pharmacological options. According to Australian osteoporosis guidelines, what is an appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment?