14th September 2020

Mrs Pearce, an 85-year-old lady who lives in a care home, is admitted to the orthopaedic ward

Mrs Pearce, an 85-year-old lady who lives in a care home, is admitted to the orthopaedic ward with a hip fracture. She is diagnosed with osteoporosis, secondary to corticosteroids, which she takes for polymyalgia rheumatica. It is decided to start her on alendronic acid, 10mg per day. Which supplement/s are appropriate to add to her medication regime?

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