Patients Whose Total Dose of Prednisone Exceeds 1 G Will

question 7

Multiple Choice

Patients whose total dose of prednisone exceeds 1 g will most likely need a second prescription for:

• A)Metformin, a biguanide to prevent diabetes
• B)Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease
• C)Naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to treat joint pain
• D)Furosemide, a diuretic to treat fluid retention

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