A 65-year-old woman with osteoporosis begins teriparatide therapy. What is its mechanism?
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Correct answer: Intermittent PTH exposure to increase bone formation
Intermittent PTH analog use stimulates osteoblasts more than osteoclasts, promoting bone formation. Continuous exposure has opposite effects.
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