Select the Correct Instructions for a Patient with Lupus Erythematosus

question 9

Multiple Choice

Select the correct instructions for a patient with lupus erythematosus who is discontinuing long-term therapy with prednisone.

• A) The dose of prednisone will gradually be reduced over a period of a few months.
• B) The dose of prednisone can be stopped immediately.
• C) The dose of prednisone will gradually be reduced every other day until completely weaned off.
• D) None of these are correct.

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