Patients Receiving Inhaled Corticosteroids Should Be Instructed to Do Which

question 23

Multiple Choice

Patients receiving inhaled corticosteroids should be instructed to do which of the following to reduce common side effects?

• A)Take supplemental calcium to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
• B)Reduce the amount of sugar intake to reduce the risk of hyperglycemia.
• C)Take prophylactic antibiotics to treat immunosuppression.
• D)Rinse the mouth with water or mouthwash after using the inhaled steroid.

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