When Administering Corticosteroids, It Is Important for the Nurse to Do

question 2

Multiple Choice

When administering corticosteroids, it is important for the nurse to do which of the following?

• A) Taper doses when discontinuing.
• B) Monitor for excessive sedation.
• C) Avoid alcohol.
• D) Monitor blood levels.

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Definitions:

Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)

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Class Life

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Depreciation

The accounting process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life to reflect its decrease in value over time.

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