ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking prednisone for long-term treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Bone loss. Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can lead to osteoporosis due to its effect on decreasing bone formation and increasing bone resorption, especially with long-term use. The nurse should monitor the older adult client for signs of bone loss such as fractures, decreased bone density, and osteoporosis.
Incorrect answers:
A: Liver toxicity is not a common adverse effect of prednisone.
B: Prednisone can actually lead to hyperglycemia rather than hypoglycemia.
C: Hemolytic anemia is not a typical adverse effect of prednisone.
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