A patient has been prescribed aminoglutethimide 250 mg PO q6h to ...

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A patient has been prescribed aminoglutethimide 250 mg PO q6h to increase to 2g daily over the next several weeks. The nurse should recognize that this patient most likely has a diagnosis of
 
  A) Cushing syndrome.
  B) Addison disease.
  C) diabetes insipidus.
  D) an autoimmune condition such as asthma.

Question 2

A nurse is overseeing the care of a young man whose ulcerative colitis is being treated with oral prednisone.
 
  Which of the following actions should the nurse take in order to minimize the potential for adverse drug effects and risks associated with prednisone treatment?
  A) Avoid OTC antacids for the duration of treatment
  B) Advocate for intravenous, rather than oral, administration
  C) Teach the patient strategies for dealing with headaches
  D) Carefully assess the patient for infections

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D

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