ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has been taking prednisone to treat asthma and has a new prescription to discontinue the medication. The nurse should explain to the client to reduce the dose gradually to prevent Which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Adrenocortical insufficiency. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that suppresses the body's natural production of cortisol. Abruptly stopping prednisone can lead to a sudden deficiency in cortisol, resulting in adrenocortical insufficiency. Gradually tapering the dose allows the body to adjust and resume cortisol production. Rebound pulmonary congestion (choice
A) is not a known adverse effect of discontinuing prednisone. Severe dehydration (choice
C) is not directly related to prednisone withdrawal. Hyperglycemia (choice
D) may occur with prednisone use but is not a primary concern when discontinuing the medication gradually.
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