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Raloxifene and Osteoporosis Quiz

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Which medication is indicated for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women only?

Recombinant human PTH

Teriparatide

Raloxifene (correct)

Abaloparatide

What is the mechanism of action of Raloxifene?

Recombinant human PTH [PTH analogue]

Inhibitory effect on sclerostin

Fluctuation in PTH conc.

Selective estrogen receptor modulator [agonist on est. receptors in bone&antagonist at breast receptors] (correct)

What is the main efficacy of Teriparatide and abaloparatide?

Decrease the risk of vertebral fractures

Reserved for treating women at high risk of fracture and men, including those with very low BMD (correct)

Reduce the risk of hip fractures

Cause fluctuation in PTH conc.

What is a contraindication for the use of Raloxifene?

<p>Increased risk of DVT and PE</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect do Teriparatide and abaloparatide have on sclerostin?

<p>Inhibitory effect on sclerostin</p> Signup and view all the answers