A client is taking each of the following medications. Which ones would increase the client's risk for osteoporosis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Insulin
B. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Cortef)
C. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
D. Acetaminophen
E. Atenolol (Tenormin)
F. Avapro
B, C
Chronic use of certain anticonvulsants and corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone increases resorption of mineral from the bone, decreasing bone density and increasing the risk for osteo-porosis.
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A) Total cholesterol B) Triglycerides C) LDL D) ALT E) AST
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A) "The cells in small cell cancer of the lung are so small that it is hard to get them all out of the lung with surgery." B) "Small cell lung cancer does not respond well to surgical treatment." C) "You will have to ask the physician that question." D) "Small cell cancer of the lung grows rapidly and metastasizes early and extensively."
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