A patient has severe Paget's disease of the bone. The patient asks the nurse what can be done to alleviate the pain. The nurse will suggest that the patient discuss the use of which medication with the provider?
a. Alendronate (Fosamax)
b. Calcifediol (25-Hydroxy-D3)
c. Calcitonin-salmon (Miacalcin)
d. Long-acting NSAIDs
ANS: C
Salmon calcitonin is the drug of choice for rapid relief of pain associated with Paget's disease. Alendronate, calcifediol, and NSAIDs are not indicated.
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