Question

A 68-year-old woman has a fragility fracture of the wrist after a fall from standing. DEXA scan shows osteoporosis. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment for fracture prevention?

Accepted Answer

Oral Bisphosphonate such as Alendronate

Answer

High-dose calcium supplements alone

Answer

Topical NSAIDs

Answer

Long-term systemic steroids

Answer

No drug treatment; physiotherapy only

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman has a fragility fracture of the wrist after a fall from standing. DEXA scan shows osteoporosis. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment for fracture prevention?