Alendronate and risedronate are used to treat osteoporosis and are drugs known as:

A. gold compounds
B. antirheumatics
C. hydrochlorides
D. bisphosphonates


d
Rationale: Bisphosphonates are musculoskeletal agents that include pamidronate, alendronate, tiludronate, and risedronate. Of these agents, only alendronate and risedronate are used to treat patients with osteoporosis.

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