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B · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse studying osteoporosis learns that which drugs can cause this disorder? (Select all that apply.)

a. Antianxiety agents
b. Antibiotics
c. Barbiturates
d. Corticosteroids
e. Loop diuretics

Question 2

A client is suspected to have muscular dystrophy. About what diagnostic testing does the nurse educate the client? (Select all that apply.)

a. Electromyography
b. Muscle biopsy
c. Nerve conduction studies
d. Serum aldolase
e. Serum creatinine kinase

HandsomeMarc · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E
Several classes of drugs can cause secondary osteoporosis, including barbiturates, corticosteroids, and loop diuretics. Antianxiety agents and antibiotics are not associated with the formation of osteoporosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Diagnostic testing for muscular dystrophy includes electromyography, muscle biopsy, serum aldolase and creatinine kinase levels. Nerve conduction is not related to this disorder.