Which of the following statements from a 60 year-old woman on corticosteroid therapy indicates she understands her medications?
a. "I should take my prednisone in the afternoon at the same time each day."
b. "I should take my prednisone on an empty stomach to decrease nausea."
c. "I should take a calcium supplement while I'm on prednisone."
d. "I should avoid bananas, potatoes, and oranges in my diet."
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Prednisone should be taken in the morning to decrease the incidence of insomnia.
B Incorrect: Prednisone should be taken with food to decrease GI distress.
C Correct: Corticosteroids cause increased excretion of calcium and phosphorous, increasing the risk of osteoporosis especially in postmenopausal women.
D Incorrect: Because of potential potassium depletion, foods high in potassium should be included in the diet.
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