chronic use of which drug is most likely to cause osteoporosis:
Correct Answer: Corticosteroid
Description: Ans. D. CorticosteroidCorticosteroids antagonize the action of 1, 25 dihroxy vitamin D3 and result in loss of calcium from the kidney. Also they cause resorption of bone thus leading to osteoporosis.
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