KL is a 70 yo African American F living in a long-term care facility in upstate New York. She has a history of RA, which was well controlled until recently. She reports taking calcium supplements. She presents to the hospital with a hip fracture following a fall. Which of the following medications used to treat RA may increase KL's risk for fractures?
a. immunosuppressive drugs
b. NSAIDs
c. glucocorticoids
d. DMARDs
c
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