Question

A 50-year-old man on long-term high-dose Prednisolone for severe asthma presents with atraumatic vertebral compression fracture. Which of the following medications is most appropriate first-line to reduce further fracture risk in line with NICE guidance?

Accepted Answer

Oral Alendronic acid

Answer

Calcium supplements alone

Answer

Teriparatide

Answer

Raloxifene

Answer

No treatment if asymptomatic

Practice question

A 50-year-old man on long-term high-dose Prednisolone for severe asthma presents with atraumatic vertebral compression fracture. Which of the following medications is most appropriate first-line to reduce further fracture risk in line with NICE guidance?