Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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
A
Rationale
Thyroid hormones (A), especially in excess, increase bone resorption, leading to bone loss and higher osteoporosis risk. NSAIDs (B), anticoagulants (C), and cardiac glycosides (D) are not strongly linked to osteoporosis, with thyroid hormones having the most significant impact on bone metabolism.