Author Question: Which disorder may result from the use of adrenal corticosteroids at high doses? a. Asthma b. ... (Read 78 times)

pepyto · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which disorder may result from the use of adrenal corticosteroids at high doses?

a. Asthma
b. Cushing's disease
c. Allergic reactions
d. Severe inflammation

Question 2

A nurse manages the care of a patient who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) for leprosy. The patient telephones and reports, My urine and saliva have looked orange-red for the past 2 days. Select the nurse's best response.

a. This is consistent with an allergic response, and the drug should be stopped.
b. Continue the drug for another week to see if the color returns to normal.
c. Stop the drug, because it is likely that hepatitis has developed.
d. This is a normal effect of the drug and is harmless.

robbielu01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse should reassure the patient that orange-red urine is a normal effect of rifampin.
The color change does not indicate an allergic reaction.
The color will persist until the medication is discontinued.
The color change is not an indication of hepatitis.