MSFinals-2801

A 63-year-old woman presents to her GP with a headache that started a week ago and is different from her usual headaches. She also reports experiencing jaw pain while eating, which has been ongoing for the past week. The GP suspects giant cell arthritis and initiates high-dose prednisolone treatment while referring her to ambulatory emergency care for specialist evaluation. The patient expresses concern about the potential impact of high-dose steroids on her bone health.
What is the best course of action for managing this patient’s condition?