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Which of the following is not a primary use of prednisone? a. replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency b. maintenance of water and electrolyte imbalance c. anti-inflammatory therapy d. immunosuppressant effects -️️b. maintenance of water and electrolytes is controlled by mineralcortic...

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NSG 322 - Exam 2 Prednisone-Questions with Correct Answers/ Verified/
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Which of the following is not a primary use of prednisone?

a. replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency

b. maintenance of water and electrolyte imbalance

c. anti-inflammatory therapy

d. immunosuppressant effects - ✔️✔️b. maintenance of water and electrolytes is controlled by
mineralcorticoids



What is the most dangerous complication of prednisone therapy?

a. GI Ulceration

b. hyperglycemia

c. immune system compromise

d. vertigo - ✔️✔️c. this may result in infection, sepsis and death



Which of the following body systems is unaffected by the potential complications of long-term
prednisone therapy?

a. respiratory

b. GI

c. integumentary

d. every system of the body - ✔️✔️a



Alternate-day dosing of prednisone may decrease

a. drug-drug interactions

b. some adverse effects

c. sodium loss

d. GI distress - ✔️✔️b. but not osteoporosis or cataract formation



The nurse should assess pts transitioning from systemic prednisone to an inhaled corticosteroid for
symptoms of withdrawal which include:

a. malaise, myalgia, nausea, headache and low-grade fever

b. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

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