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yoooooman

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is to be discharged on prednisone to be administered every other day at 9:00 AM. When implementing discharge teaching, what should the nurse explain as the rationale for giving the medication every other day?
 
  A) It reduces adverse effects.
  B) It prolongs therapeutic effects.
  C) It prevents steroid tolerance.
  D) It increases effectiveness.

Question 2

A patient who regularly takes metformin has developed a severe infection. How will the infection change his diabetic regimen?
 
  A) Metformin is contraindicated in the presence of an infection.
  B) Metformin will be given more frequently to decrease blood sugar.
  C) Metformin will result in better regulation of blood sugar.
  D) Metformin will allow the patient to decrease the absorption of glucose.


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zoeyesther

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

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Alternate-day therapy allows rest periods so that adverse effects are decreased. Alternative-day therapy will not prolong the therapeutic effects, prevent steroid tolerance, or increase effectiveness.

Answer to Question 2

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Metformin is contraindicated in patients with diabetes complicated by fever, severe infections, severe trauma, major surgery, acidosis, and pregnancy. Metformin will not be given more frequently to decrease blood sugar. Metformin should be discontinued and is not administered for better regulation of blood sugar. Metformin will not decrease the absorption of glucose in this patient.


yoooooman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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