A patient with severe glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis will start therapy with teriparatide [Forteo]. What will the nurse expect to administer?
a. 20 mcg once daily subQ
b. 20 mcg twice daily subQ
c. 10 mcg once daily subQ
d. 10 mcg twice daily subQ
A
The dose of teriparatide for all indications is 20 mcg once daily subQ.
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