James Has Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Suppression from Chronic Prednisone (A Corticosteroid)

question 6

Multiple Choice

James has hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suppression from chronic prednisone (a corticosteroid) use. He is at risk for what type of adverse drug reaction?

• A) Type B
• B) Type C
• C) Type E
• D) Type F

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