8: Prevention or Treatment of Osteoporosis?

Question 1

Is this med used for prevention, treatment, or both in osteoporosis?
Alendronate (Fosamax)

Answer 1

Both

Question 2

Is this med used for prevention, treatment, or both in osteoporosis?
Risedronate (Actonel)

Answer 2

Both

Question 3

Is this med used for prevention, treatment, or both in osteoporosis?
Ibandronate (Boniva)

Answer 3

Both

Question 4

Is this med used for prevention, treatment, or both in osteoporosis?
Zoledronic acid (Reclast)

Answer 4

Both

Question 5

Is this med used for prevention, treatment, or both in osteoporosis?
Calcitonin (Miacalcin, Fortical)

Answer 5

Treatment

Question 6

Is this med used for prevention, treatment, or both in osteoporosis?
Estrogen

Answer 6

Prevention

Question 7

Is this med used for prevention, treatment, or both in osteoporosis?
Raloxifene (Evista)

Answer 7

Both

Question 8

Is this med used for prevention, treatment, or both in osteoporosis?
Teriparatide (Forteo)

Answer 8

Treatment

Question 9

Is this med used for prevention, treatment, or both in osteoporosis?
Denosumab (Prolia)

Answer 9

Treatment

Question 10

Which med is prevention only?

Answer 10

Estrogen

Question 11

Which meds are treatment only?

Answer 11

Calcitonin (Miacalcin, Fortical)
Teriparatide (Forteo)
Denosumab (Prolia)