Alendronate contraindications

PTCB PTCE
Medications
Select all that apply
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Which profile notes should a pharmacy technician refer to the pharmacist when processing an alendronate order for an adult? Select all that apply.

Documented hypocalcemia✓ Correct

Hypocalcemia is a contraindication.
Esophageal abnormality that delays emptying✓ Correct

This esophageal abnormality is a contraindication.
Documented risk of aspiration✓ Correct

Aspiration risk is included among the contraindications.
A preference for a large-print label✗ Incorrect

A print-size preference is not one of the cited contraindications.
A request for a receipt✗ Incorrect

A receipt request is not one of the cited contraindications.

Answer

A. Documented hypocalcemia · B. Esophageal abnormality that delays emptying · C. Documented risk of aspiration

Rationale

The cited contraindications include low calcium, delayed esophageal emptying and aspiration risk. The technician should refer these clinical notes to the pharmacist.

RememberRefer contraindication flags on alendronate orders.

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition: Chapter 9 Endocrine System Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Thyroid and Osteoporosis Medication Classes › Osteoporosis Medication: Alendronate · 2nd edition, 2023

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