30th April 2024

A 70-year-old woman goes to her GP following a DXA scan to assess her bone

A 70-year-old woman goes to her GP following a DXA scan to assess her bone mineral density. The result shows a bone mineral density T-score of -3.0. She has a history of Parkinson’s disease and chronic kidney disease from poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Her recent eGFR is 24 mL/min/1.73 m² (>60).

Which is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.