An elderly woman is admitted to the hospital for a hip fracture related to osteoporosis. Which of the following patient medications decreases bone density?
Explanation
•Long term use of levothyroxine is associated with decreased bone density in the hip and spine in post-menopausal women.
•Incorrect: Insulin lispro and propylthiouracil are not associated with osteoporosis or decreased bone density.
•Incorrect: Risedronate is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis.