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Causes of Secondary Osteoporosis

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What is the primary underlying mechanism by which corticosteroids, such as prednisone, contribute to secondary osteoporosis?

Increased calcium excretion in the urine

Suppressed parathyroid hormone production

Direct inhibition of osteoblast function (correct)

Enhanced receptor activity for vitamin D

Which of the following conditions is most likely to contribute to secondary osteoporosis through a hormonal disorder mechanism?

Hyperglycemia

Cushing's syndrome (correct)

Hypothyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism

What is the primary reason why chronic kidney disease can contribute to secondary osteoporosis?

Impaired calcium absorption in the gut

Elevated levels of parathyroid hormone (correct)

Disrupted vitamin D metabolism

Increased calcium excretion in the urine

Which of the following medications is most likely to contribute to secondary osteoporosis through a mechanism involving receptor activity?

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What is the primary reason why rheumatoid arthritis can contribute to secondary osteoporosis?

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Causes of Secondary Osteoporosis

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary underlying mechanism by which corticosteroids, such as prednisone, contribute to secondary osteoporosis?

Which of the following conditions is most likely to contribute to secondary osteoporosis through a hormonal disorder mechanism?

What is the primary reason why chronic kidney disease can contribute to secondary osteoporosis?

Which of the following medications is most likely to contribute to secondary osteoporosis through a mechanism involving receptor activity?

What is the primary reason why rheumatoid arthritis can contribute to secondary osteoporosis?

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