What risk factors does Margaret have for osteoporosis? Margaret's risk factors are that she has been smoking for over 30 years, which can cause many complications to her health, such as breathing problems and an increased chance of having cancer. She is a 72-year-old Caucasian woman who lives a sedentary lifestyle, so due to lack of activity in her daily activity it can lead to stress on her bones and be prone to suffering more fractures. 10. Which parts of the skeleton are most vulnerable to damage from osteoporosis? As the elderly are at risk of getting osteoporosis especially in elderly women. The most common areas of the body affected by this disease are the spine, ribs, wrist, hip and arm. Which in this case was the reason Margaret broke her hip.11. After recovery, Margaret was placed on three medications: (A) oral calcium supplementation, (B) oral estrogen, and (C) oral alendronate sodium (Fosamax). Describe specifically how each of these medications works to treat Margaret's condition. Margaret is given oral calcium to promote bone loss and to help her form stronger bone. Oral estrogen is to make up for the loss of estrogen deficiency in her body due to menopause and this medication also helps prevent weakening of the bones and due to the lack of activity Margert is used to this will be helpful to her. Oral alendronate sodium is an inhibitor that aids bone resorption