The Osteoporosis Patient Asks the Nurse to Explain What a Bisphosphonate

Multiple Choice

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."