A 72-year-old woman sustains a low-trauma hip fracture after a fall. She is treated surgically and is now recovering. Bone density shows osteoporosis....

Question

A 72-year-old woman sustains a low-trauma hip fracture after a fall. She is treated surgically and is now recovering. Bone density shows osteoporosis. What is the most appropriate pharmacologic therapy to reduce future fracture risk?

Accepted Answer

Bisphosphonate therapy such as oral alendronate

Answer

Calcium and vitamin D supplements only

Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Answer

Long-term systemic corticosteroids

Answer

No treatment is necessary after the first fracture

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Osteoporosis

A 72-year-old woman sustains a low-trauma hip fracture after a fall. She is treated surgically and is now recovering. Bone density shows osteoporosis. What is the most appropriate pharmacologic therapy to reduce future fracture risk?