Question

Allison's grandmother suffers from osteoporosis (a disease resulting in fragile, porous bones.) Which of the following activities would be most helpful in increasing Allison's grandmother's bone density?

Answer 1

she may recommend low-impact weight-bearing exercises that are less likely to cause fractures and also build and maintain bone density. These include:

elliptical training machines
low-impact aerobics
stair-step machines
walking (either outside or on a treadmill machine)

Answer 2

the most widely prescribed osteoporosis medications are bisphosphonates. Examples include:

Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto)
Risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia)
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa)

Answer 3

all of the above are examples of bisphosphonates

Answer 4

yes...do u want another type of medication?

Answer 5

Estrogen therapy (ET) and estrogen with progesterone hormone therapy (HT) are approved for the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. ET and HT reduce bone loss, increase bone density in both the spine and hip, and reduce the risk of hip, spine and other fractures in postmenopausal women. ET and HT also relieve menopausal symptoms.