What class of meds results in decreased absorption of calcium as well as increased urinary loss of calcium -- creating high risk for bone fracture and osteoporosis?
a. corticosteroids
b. NSAIDs
c. cyclosporins
d. statins
e. H2 blockers
a
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. proton/basolateral B. proton/luminal C. sodium/basolateral D. sodium/luminal