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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect do Teriparatide and abaloparatide have on sclerostin?

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

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