NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which medication is an alternative to bisphosphonates and is administered every 6 months?

Raloxifene
Denosumab
Calcitonin
Teriparatide

The correct answer is: Denosumab

Denosumab is given every 6 months to treat osteoporosis and is an alternative to bisphosphonates, which are usually taken weekly or monthly. The other options listed are not alternative treatments for bisphosphonates as they are typically used for different conditions. Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, Calcitonin is used to treat osteoporosis in women who are at least 5 years past menopause, and Teriparatide is a type of medication used to treat osteoporosis in both men and women who have an increased risk for fracture. Therefore, only Denosumab matches the criteria of being an alternative to bisphosphonates and administered every 6 months.