A 60-Year-Old Female Patient Is About to Begin Long-Term Therapy

Multiple Choice

A 60-year-old female patient is about to begin long-term therapy with a glucocorticoid. Which of the following will be important for minimizing the risk of osteoporosis?

A) Baseline vitamin D level
B) Calcium and vitamin D supplements
C) Estrogen therapy
D) Skeletal x-rays before treatment