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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for oral prednisone about minimizing the adverse effects of the medication. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I will take this medication on an empty stomach."

"I will use aspirin as needed for pain."

"I will reduce my dosage during times of stress."

"I will take a walk every day."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Prednisone should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal irritation.

B. Aspirin increases the risk of GI bleeding when taken with prednisone.

C. Prednisone doses should be increased, not reduced, during stress to prevent adrenal insufficiency.

D. This is the correct answer. Weight-bearing exercises like walking help reduce the risk of osteoporosis, a side effect of long-term prednisone use.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Insomnia is not a typical adverse effect of disulfiram-alcohol interaction.

B. Tinnitus is not commonly associated with disulfiram reactions.

C. This is the correct answer. Disulfiram causes an acetaldehyde accumulation reaction when alcohol is consumed, leading to symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, and flushing.

D. Hypotension, not hypertension, is a more common response due to vasodilation from the reaction.

A. Dry mouth B. Constipation C. Insomnia D. Excessive sweating

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Dry mouth is a common side effect but not a sign of serotonin syndrome.

B. Constipation is another possible side effect but is not an emergency.

C. Insomnia can occur but does not indicate serotonin syndrome.

D. This is the correct answer. Excessive sweating (along with agitation, confusion, fever, and muscle rigidity) is a sign of serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition.

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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for oral prednisone about minimizing the adverse effects of the medication. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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