Sallie Has Been Diagnosed with Osteoporosis and Is Asking About

question 17

Multiple Choice

Sallie has been diagnosed with osteoporosis and is asking about the "once a month" pill to treat her condition. How do bisphosphonates treat osteoporosis?

• A) By selectively activating estrogen pathways in the bone
• B) By reducing bone resorption by inhibiting parathyroid hormone (PTH)
• C) By reducing bone resorption and inhibiting osteoclastic activity
• D) By increasing PTH production

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