Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing risk factors for osteoporosis with a group of nursing students. The nurse should include that which of the following types of medication therapy is a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Excessive thyroid hormone replacement therapy, leading to hyperthyroidism, can accelerate bone turnover and increase the risk of osteoporosis.