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Selective estrogen receptor modifiers (SERMs) treat osteoporosis by selectively:
 
  1. Inhibiting magnesium resorption in the kidneys
  2. Increasing calcium absorption from the GI tract
  3. Acting on the bone to inhibit osteoblast activity
  4. Selectively acting on the estrogen receptors in the bone

Question 2

Drugs that increase the risk of osteoporosis developing include:
 
  1. Oral combined contraceptives
  2. Carbamazepine
  3. Calcium channel blockers
  4. High doses of vitamin D


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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