Pathology · single question
A patient with multiple myeloma. Which medication would most likely be involved in this condition?
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Correct answer: A. Bisphosphonates
- A. Correct. Bisphosphonates (e.g., zoledronic acid, pamidronate) are used to manage myeloma bone disease/hypercalcemia and are the key dental concern because of MRONJ risk.
- B. Corticosteroids are part of myeloma chemo regimens but are not the medication of dental significance asked about here.
- C. Calcium channel blockers are cardiovascular drugs unrelated to myeloma treatment.
- D. Beta blockers are likewise unrelated to myeloma management.