An instructor explains that some medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antineoplastics (cancer drugs), and certain antibiotics, can damage the intestinal mucosa. A student identifies that these types of medications can cause

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Damage to the intestinal mucosa can lead to malabsorption of nutrients from the diet, which can result in weight loss, not weight gain. These medications do not increase metabolism or cause rapid or increased excretion.

An Instructor Explains That Some Medications, Such as Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory