The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis include quizlet

What is the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis?

Diet, vitamin D and weight-bearing exercise can help to prevent osteoporosis. If you have osteoporosis, medical treatment can prevent further bone loss and reduce your risk of bone fractures.
For both men and women at increased risk of fracture, the most widely prescribed osteoporosis medications are bisphosphonates. Examples include: Alendronate (Binosto, Fosamax) Ibandronate (Boniva)

What is primary prevention for osteoporosis?

Primary prevention is keeping the disease of osteoporosis from getting started. The steps for primary prevention of osteoporosis are 1) getting enough calcium in your diet, 2) including vitamin D in your regime and 3) doing weight-bearing exercise.

What are the four main types of drugs to prevent or treat osteoporosis?

Ibandronate (Boniva™) Zoledronic acid (Reclast™) Denosumab (Prolia™) Estrogen therapy or hormone therapy.