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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:  

 
 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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