Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following treatments is most appropriate for a patient with osteoporosis?
  1. Estrogen replacement therapy
  2. Combined hrt with estrogen and progestin
  3. Alendronate
  4. Calcitonin intranasal spray
Explanation
Answer − C − The treatment that is most appropriate for a patient with osteoporosis is alendronate. Alendronate is a bisphosphonate that is approved for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis and can be administered on a weekly basis to increase compliance.
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