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

Question 2

Inadequate vitamin D intake can contribute to the development of osteoporosis by:
 
  1. Increasing calcitonin production
  2. Increasing calcium absorption from the intestine
  3. Altering calcium metabolism
  4. Stimulating bone formation



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