Endocrine Pharmacology USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 69-year-old postmenopausal woman with osteoporosis presents with BP 138/82, HR 78, RR 16, afebrile, SpO2 98% on room air. Recent DEXA scan shows T-score of -2.8 at the femoral neck. She denies dysphagia or reflux symptoms. Started on a medication that binds hydroxyapatite and inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. She receives strict counseling to remain upright 30 minutes postdose to minimize esophageal injury risk. Which drug was most likely prescribed?
Answer choices
- ATeriparatide
- BAlendronateCorrect answer
- CCalcitonin
- DRaloxifene
- ECinacalcet
- FIbandronate
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