All of the following decrease bone resorption in osteoporosis except:: (A) Alendronate, (B) Etidronate, (C) Strontium, (D) Teriparatide
Answer is D. Ans. (D) Teriparatide(Ref: CMDT 2010/1041; KDT 8/e p365)Teriparatide acts by stimulating the formation of bone whereas bisphosphonates act by inhibiting the resorption of bone. Strontium ranelate has both of these properties.