The primary pharmacological intervention to retard avascular necrosis progression is?
AHigh-dose calcium supplementation
BVitamin D supplementation alone
CCorticosteroid therapy
DBisphosphonates (Alendronate)
What is the gold standard for the diagnosis of osteoporosis?
ADual energy X-ray absorptiometry
BSingle energy X-ray absorptiometry
CUltrasound
DQuantitative computed tomography
A 60-year-old elderly female with a previous history of a Colles fracture is now complaining of backache. Which of the following statements regarding the treatment of this patient is incorrect?
AOral vitamin D3 is given along with oral calcium
BTeriparatide should be started before supplementing bisphosphonates
CCalcium requirement is 1200 mg per day
DBisphosphonates can be given for 3-5 years depending on patient response and risk factors
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