A 70-Year-Old Patient Who Has a High Fracture Risk Has

question 2

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old patient who has a high fracture risk has been taking alendronate (Fosamax) and calcium for 6 months.The primary care NP orders a urine NTx level,which is 42.The NP should discontinue the alendronate and prescribe:

• A) raloxifene (Evista).
• B) teriparatide (Forteo).
• C) calcitonin (Miacalcin nasal spray).
• D) ibandronate sodium (Boniva).

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