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12.____In terms of pharmacokinetics, the bisphosphonatesA. should be taken with food to reduce gastric distress.B. all share the disadvantage of requiring injection.C. are excreted by the kidneys without being metabolized.D. have a short duration of action because they are peptides.E. often lose their effectiveness due to development of blocking antibodies.13.____Compared to calcium carbonate, calcium citrate isA. available in antacid tablets such as Tums ® .B. more likely to cause GI distress, particularly bloating and gas.C. much higher in calcium content.D. less soluble and therefore only administered by injection.E. more soluble and better absorbed.14.____A drug that is useful in promoting renal calcium excretion in patients with hypercalcemia isA. sodium fluoride.B. alendronate.C. teriparatide.D. calcitonin.E. ethinyl estradiol or a similar estrogen.4