An older adult resident of a long-term care facility has been prescribed calcium citrate to address her decreasing bone density
The nurse should review the resident's medication administration record knowing that what medication may decrease the effects of calcium? A) Hydrochlorothiazide
B) Ibuprofen
C) Prednisone
D) Diltiazem (Cardizem)
C
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Corticosteroids reduce the effects of calcium by various mechanisms. Thiazide diuretics have the opposite effect. NSAIDs and calcium channel blockers do not appreciably affect the pharmacokinetics of calcium supplements.
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