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The healthcare provider left an order to discontinue prednisone (Deltasone, Meticorten, Orasone, others). The highest priority action for the nurse is to:
 
  a. contact the healthcare provider to determine a tapering schedule.
  b. explain to the client that the drug will be immediately stopped.
  c. contact the pharmacist to determine a tapering schedule.
  d. begin gradually decreasing the prednisone dose.

Question 2

The nurse plans to monitor a client with second-degree burns for which adverse reaction to mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)?
 
  a. Increased intraocular pressure
  b. Urinary retention
  c. Fluid retention
  d. Superinfection


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Prednisone must be tapered to avoid adrenal insufficiency.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Adverse reactions to mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) include superinfection, respiratory alkalosis, blistering, and metabolic acidosis.


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Alygatorr01285

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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