A Client Will Be Prescribed an Oral Corticosteroid for Treatment

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client will be prescribed an oral corticosteroid for treatment of a rash. The prescriber says, "In order to avoid adverse effects, I am prescribing the smallest amount possible." What other prescribing regimens could the nurse suggest to achieve this same effect?

• A) Give the oral medication every other day.
• B) Administer a larger dose for a few days and then gradually decrease the dose until the medication is discontinued.
• C) Use a topical application instead of an oral product.
• D) Start with a small dose and work up to the desired dose.
• E) Administer the doses intramuscularly for the first few days of treatment.