ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology Questions
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A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is to start taking prednisone. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to prednisone therapy?
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Rationale: The correct answer is B: Has a systemic fungal infection. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that suppresses the immune system, making the body more susceptible to infections. Systemic fungal infections can be worsened by prednisone due to its immunosuppressive effects, making it a contraindication. A: A prior episode of kidney stones is not a contraindication to prednisone therapy. C: History of asthma can actually be an indication for prednisone therapy to manage asthma exacerbations. D: Taking levothyroxine orally is not a contraindication to prednisone therapy.
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