Author Question: A patient who has been prescribed long-term low-dose prednisone to control inflammation reports ... (Read 62 times)

Lobcity · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient who has been prescribed long-term low-dose prednisone to control inflammation reports concern about the changes in her appearance caused by the drug. What is your best response?

a. This often happens when an individual takes this drug. You now have Cushing's disease.
b. When you stop taking this drug, the changes will disappear, but it may take a while.
c. You can make use of different styles of clothes to minimize changes in appearance.
d. Changes in your diet and an exercise program will eliminate these changes while you are on this drug.

Question 2

A patient who has been taking 30 mg of prednisone daily for the last 10 days reports crying more often and then suddenly getting angry at small issues. What is your best action?

a. Document the patient's response as the only action.
b. Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
c. Reassure the patient that this is an expected drug response.
d. Suggest that the patient see a counselor or attend an anger management class.