A Patient Who Is Taking the Bisphosphonate Alendronate (Fosamax) Has

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient who is taking the bisphosphonate alendronate (Fosamax) has been instructed to lie flat in bed for 2 days after having ophthalmic surgery. Which intervention is appropriate at this time?

• A) She will continue to take the alendronate with water.
• B) She cannot take the alendronate until she can sit up for 30 minutes.
• C) She can take the medication with breakfast.
• D) She will stop taking the medication 72 hours before her surgery.

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