Author Question: Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will most likely need a second ... (Read 60 times)

ss2343 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will most likely need a second prescription for:

1. Metformin, a biguanide to prevent diabetes
2. Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease
3. Naproxen, an NSAID to treat joint pain
4. Furosemide, a diuretic to treat fluid retention

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Question 2

Sallie has been taking 10 mg per day of prednisone for the past 6 months. She should be assessed for:

1. Gout
2. Iron deficiency anemia
3. Osteoporosis
4. Renal dysfunction