Which patient is most likely to have osteoporosis?

A. An 80-year-old underweight male who smokes and has been on steroids for psoriasis
B. A 90-year-old female with no family history of osteoporosis who is on hormone replacement therapy
C. A 68-year-old overweight female who drinks 1-2 drinks alcohol/day
D. An 82-year-old female with a normal BMI takes calcium and performs weight-bearing exercise daily


A

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