A 70-year-old patient who has a high fracture risk has been taking alendronate (Fosamax) and calcium for 6 months.The primary care NP orders a urine NTx level,which is 42.The NP should discontinue the alendronate and prescribe:
A) raloxifene (Evista) .
B) teriparatide (Forteo) .
C) calcitonin (Miacalcin nasal spray) .
D) ibandronate sodium (Boniva) .
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