Hormone therapy can increase the risk of women developing which condition(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stroke
b. Myocardial infarction
c. Liver disorders
d. Cancer
e. Bone demineralization
ANS: A, B, C, D
Bone demineralization is not a risk associated with hormone therapy, which is prescribed to prevent bone demineralization.
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