ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking oral prednisone for long-term management of chronic asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: You should take a calcium supplement while taking this medication. Prednisone can lead to bone loss, so taking a calcium supplement helps prevent osteoporosis.
Choice A is incorrect as rinsing the mouth is recommended for inhaled corticosteroids, not oral prednisone.
Choice B is incorrect as prednisone can be taken with food to reduce stomach upset.
Choice D is incorrect because weight gain is a common side effect of prednisone.
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