The osteoporosis patient asks the nurse to explain what a bisphosphonate medication does. The nurse will respond,
A) "This medication helps prevent bone resorption, which will help prevent fractures."
B) "These drugs increase your phosphorus levels and thereby help with your calcium levels as well."
C) "This medication stimulates your parathyroid gland to increase osteoclastic activity."
D) "This medication plays an important role in bone remodeling."

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Bisphosphonates are effective inhibitors of bone resorption and the most effective agents for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. The bisphosphonates bind to hydroxyapatite and prevent bone resorption by inhibiting osteoclast activity. They are effective in reducing the risk of hip, vertebral, and nonvertebral fractures.

The Osteoporosis Patient Asks the Nurse to Explain What a Bisphosphonate