In elderly patients, drugs that are used to treat osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis but that may still require close monitor-ing due to possible adverse effects include NSAIDs and:
A. calcium supplements
B. histamine blockers
C. corticosteroids
D. ACE inhibitors
c
Rationale: Corticosteroids are very useful for elderly patients who cannot tolerate full NSAID doses, but these agents cause osteoporosis that is related to the dose and duration of corticosteroid therapy.
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