Question

A 72-year-old postmenopausal woman sustains a low-trauma vertebral fracture. DEXA scan shows a T-score of –2.8 at the hip. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Oral Bisphosphonate such as Alendronate

Answer

Long-term systemic Prednisolone

Answer

Calcium and vitamin D alone

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Hormone replacement therapy

Answer

No pharmacological treatment is indicated

Practice question

A 72-year-old postmenopausal woman sustains a low-trauma vertebral fracture. DEXA scan shows a T-score of –2.8 at the hip. What is the most appropriate first-line pharmacological treatment for osteoporosis?