Endocrine Pharmacology USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 69-year-old postmenopausal woman with osteoporosis (T-score −2.8 on DEXA scan) and a serum calcium of 9.4 mg/dL presents with BP 128/76, HR 72, RR 14, and normal temperature. She has a history of one fragility fracture of the left wrist two years ago. She is started on a weekly oral drug that binds hydroxyapatite and inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. She reports no heartburn or dysphagia. The physician instructs her to remain upright for 30 minutes after administration with a full glass of water to reduce esophageal injury risk. Which drug was most likely prescribed?
Answer choices
- ARaloxifene
- BCinacalcet
- CTeriparatide
- DAlendronateCorrect answer
- ECalcitonin
- FRisedronate
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