Pharmacological TherapiesCâu 83 / 120
A nurse teaches a client taking an oral corticosteroid long term. Which instruction is correct?
a.Stop the medication abruptly when symptoms improve
b.Take the medication on an empty stomach
c.Do not stop the medication suddenly; taper as directed
d.Avoid monitoring blood glucose
Giải thích
Long-term corticosteroids must be tapered to avoid adrenal insufficiency. They should be taken with food, and blood glucose should be monitored because they raise glucose.
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