Which of the following conditions is commonly treated by bone reabsorption inhibitors?

A) Paget's disease
B) rheumatoid arthritis
C) osteoarthritis
D) Colles' fracture


A) Paget's disease
Paget's disease is treated by bone reabsorption inhibitors. Rheumatoid arthritis is
treated with corticosteroids. Osteoarthritis is treated with NSAIDs. Colles' fracture is treated with
external fixation and analgesics.

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