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HCHenry

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Drugs classified as ______________ work by inhibiting bone breakdown, especially in the spine and hip regions.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A _______________ is an estrogen-free drug that causes estrogen-like effects in the body.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

bisphosphonates

Answer to Question 2

selective estrogen receptor modulator or SERM



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