ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A patient has been taking oral prednisone for a few weeks after having a severe reaction to poison sumac. What would be an educational point the nurse would want to tell the patient regarding the sudden cessation of the drug?
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Rationale: Sudden cessation of prednisone can cause adrenal insufficiency due to suppressed cortisol production, requiring a gradual taper.
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