Which of the following older adults is most at risk to develop osteoporosis?
A) A 65-year-old white woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who takes corticosteroids
B) A 65-year-old white man with rheumatoid arthritis
C) A 70-year-old African American man with a seizure disorder
D) A 68-year-old Hispanic woman who recently had a partial hysterectomy
Ans: A
White non-Hispanic women have a higher incidence of osteoporosis. Corticosteroids and antiseizure medications are most frequently associated with secondary osteoporosis. White men and African Americans of both genders have a lower incidence of osteoporosis.
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