Which drug has been shown to increase bone formation in osteoporotic bones?
1. Estrogen
2. Risedronate
3. Alendronate
4. Teriparatide
Correct Answer: 4
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) recognizes the important role of which of the following in the treatment of a chronic illness?
1. Self 2. Spouses 3. Children 4. Peers
The patient asks about his lab test, which showed a high level of TSH and a low level of T4. You explain:
1. "It means that you have an inconsistency in your thyroid tests, and you will need more testing." 2. "I am sorry. You will have to ask your doctor about your lab results. We are not allowed to discuss them." 3. "The TSH is sending a message to your thyroid gland to increase production, but your thyroid isn't doing that." 4. "That means that you will have to go on hormone therapy for the rest of your life."