What Unique Property Does Calcitonin Possess Compared with Other Agents

question 6

Multiple Choice

What unique property does calcitonin possess compared with other agents used to treat osteoporosis?

• A)It has been shown to decrease the occurrence of vertebral fractures.
• B)It has modest analgesic properties in the setting of acute and chronic vertebral compression fractures.
• C)It has been shown to be effective in women who are at least 5 years postmenopausal.
• D)It has been shown to be effective in the treatment of hyperparathyroidism.

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