Endocrine Pharmacology USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 73-year-old woman with severe osteoporosis presents with multiple vertebral compression fractures despite adequate calcium and vitamin D supplementation. Vital signs: BP 138/82, HR 76, RR 16, Temp 37°C. Laboratory studies show serum calcium 8.8 mg/dL and alkaline phosphatase 68 U/L. Bone density scan confirms T-score of –3.2. She denies recent falls or trauma. Her physician prescribes a daily injectable medication that, when given intermittently, increases osteoblast activity and bone formation. Which drug was most likely prescribed?
Answer choices
- ADenosumab
- BRaloxifene
- CCalcitonin
- DTeriparatideCorrect answer
- EAlendronate
- FRomosozumab
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