NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Pharmacology Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client has been receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) for control of cerebral edema. Which of the following assessments would indicate that the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decadron is a corticosteroid that acts on the cell membrane to decrease inflammatory responses as well as stabilize the blood-brain barrier. Once Decadron reaches a therapeutic level, there should be a decrease in symptomatology with improvement in motor skills.
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