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eruditmonkey@yahoo.com · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which methods should be used to stop steroid therapy? (Select all that apply.)

a. Therapy is stopped immediately.
b. The medication is tapered gradually.
c. After shorter courses, the dosage may be reduced by 50 each day.
d. The dosage may be reduced at consistent intervals.
e. Therapy is stopped once symptoms are improved.

Question 2

Which drugs are used to prevent myocardial infarction in men? (Select all that apply.)

a. Vitamin K (AquaMEPHYTON)
b. Dipyridamole (Persantine)
c. Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
d. Clopidogrel (Plavix)
e. Aspirin

chjcharjto14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Corticosteroid therapy must not be stopped abruptly.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, E
Antiplatelet agents such as dipyridamole (Persantine), ticlopidine (Ticlid), and clopidogrel (Plavix) are used to prevent myocardial infarction in men.