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A 71-year-old man comes for a follow-up visit after a DEXA scan revealed that he had a T-score of -2.8. The patient is physically active and goes jogging 3-4 times per week. He consumes a diet rich in milk, meats, and fresh vegetables. Laboratory testing reveals the following results:
The patient is started on a new medication for his condition and educated on its side effects, which include esophagitis and jaw necrosis. Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of this newly-prescribed medication?
| Laboratory value | Result |
| Sodium | 141 mmol/L |
| Potassium | 4.2 mmol/L |
| Bicarbonate | 25 mmol/L |
| Calcium | 9.3 mmol/L |
| Phosphorous | 3.7 mmol/L |
The patient is started on a new medication for his condition and educated on its side effects, which include esophagitis and jaw necrosis. Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of this newly-prescribed medication?
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