ATI Medsurg Proctored Final Exam -Nurselytic

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A nurse is teaching a client about the causes of osteoporosis. The nurse should include which of the following types of medication therapy as a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Thyroid hormones. Excessive use of thyroid hormones can lead to osteoporosis by increasing bone turnover and reducing bone mineral density. Thyroid hormones can interfere with the normal process of bone formation and resorption, leading to weakened bones. Aspirin therapy (
A) is not a risk factor for osteoporosis. Calcium supplements (
B) are actually recommended to prevent osteoporosis. Estrogen therapy (
C) is also not a risk factor; in fact, estrogen helps to maintain bone density.

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