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silviawilliams41

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Which of the following patients demonstrates the clearest indication for treatment with prednisone?
 
  A) A 66-year-old woman whose history of smoking has culminated in a diagnosis of emphysema
  B) A 70-year-old man whose rheumatoid arthritis has not responded to OTC pain relievers
  C) A 12-year-old boy whose long-standing fatigue and malaise have been attributed to leukemia
  D) A 50-year-old woman who is being treated for hypertension with a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor

Question 2

A female patient has a diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency and is steroid dependent. The patient is to undergo surgery to remove her uterus.
 
  The nurse will explain to the patient that in order to promote recovery after the stress of the surgery, her steroid dosage will be
  A) the same.
  B) decreased.
  C) discontinued.
  D) increased.


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Hdosisshsbshs

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

B

Answer to Question 2

D


silviawilliams41

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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