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Adverse effects of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants ( 5 Questions)

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A nurse is caring for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus and is prescribed prednisone, a glucocorticoid. What are some of the indications of prednisone in this condition? (Select all that apply)

A It prevents or treats transplant rejection by suppressing the immune response to the foreign antigens on the donor organ

B It reduces the immune-mediated damage to the self-tissues by inhibiting the synthesis of inflammatory mediators and suppressing the activation and proliferation of immune cells

C It reduces the inflammation and allergic reactions by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

D It kills or inhibits the growth of malignant cells by interfering with the synthesis of nucleic acids

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