A nurse practitioner is considering initiating alendronate for a patient diagnosed with osteoporosis. They are aware that this class of medications should be avoided in which of the following patients? Option A A patient with a history of esophageal strictures Option B A patient with glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis Option C A 55 y/o male with history of a hip fracture Option D A postmenopausal woman with a high risk for fractures
[Answered]: A nurse practitioner is considering initiating…
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