RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 592 of 2368

A client with a high fracture risk will take prednisone long term. Which medication does the nurse expect the provider to prescribe to reduce fracture risk?

  1. Propylthiouracil
  2. Alendronate
  3. Glipizide
  4. Fludrocortisone
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Correct answer: Alendronate

Alendronate, a bisphosphonate, is often used with long-term corticosteroids to prevent osteoporosis in clients at high risk for fractures.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: Implementation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026