A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for prednisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following is a therapeutic effect of this medication?

Choice A reason: This is incorrect because the dosage is given in the prescription as 500 mg, which indicates the amount of the drug to be administered.

Choice B reason: This is incorrect because the route is given in the prescription as PO, which stands for per os or by mouth, which indicates how the drug is to be administered.

Choice C reason: This is correct because the medication is not given in the prescription, which is the name of the drug to be administered. The nurse should ask the provider to clarify the medication name and spell it out if necessary.

Choice D reason: This is incorrect because the time/frequency is given in the prescription as BID, which stands for bis in die or twice a day, which indicates when and how often the drug is to be administered.

Choice A reason: This is correct because medroxyprogesterone is available as a depot injection that is given intramuscularly every three months. This provides a long-acting and effective contraception for women who do not want to take oral pills or use other methods.

Choice B reason: This is incorrect because medroxyprogesterone is not available as a vaginal form. However, there are other contraceptive options that can be inserted vaginally, such as rings, diaphragms, or caps.

Choice C reason: This is incorrect because medroxyprogesterone is not available as a transdermal form. However, there are other contraceptive options that can be applied to the skin, such as patches.

Choice D reason: This is incorrect because medroxyprogesterone is not available as a subcutaneous form. However, there are other contraceptive options that can be injected under the skin, such as implants.