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Author Question: The ongoing monitoring for patients over age 65 years taking alendronate (Fosamax) or any other ... (Read 151 times)

Ebrown

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on: Jul 24, 2018
The ongoing monitoring for patients over age 65 years taking alendronate (Fosamax) or any other bisphosphonate is:
 
  1. Annual dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans
  2. Annual vitamin D level
  3. Annual renal function evaluation
  4. Electrolytes every 3 months

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The drug recommended as primary prevention of osteoporosis in men over age 70 years is:
 
  1. Alendronate (Fosamax)
  2. Ibandronate (Boniva)
  3. Calcium carbonate
  4. Raloxifene (Evista)


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lin77x

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Ebrown

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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