Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will ...

[ss2343]

Patients whose total dose of prednisone will exceed 1 gram will most likely need a second prescription for:
 
  1. Metformin, a biguanide to prevent diabetes
  2. Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease
  3. Naproxen, an NSAID to treat joint pain
  4. Furosemide, a diuretic to treat fluid retention
 
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Question 2

Sallie has been taking 10 mg per day of prednisone for the past 6 months. She should be assessed for:
 
  1. Gout
  2. Iron deficiency anemia
  3. Osteoporosis
  4. Renal dysfunction

[bdobbins]

Answer to Question 1

2

Answer to Question 2

3

[ss2343]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[alvinum]

Excellent