The nurse transcribes a new order for a patient for a fludrocortisone. When planning the time of administration, the nurse will schedule this medication to be given
a. with breakfast and dinner.
b. once daily in the evening.
c. before meals.
d. with lunch.
ANS: B
Mineralocorticoids are usually given once daily in the evening. Glucocorticoids are usually ordered twice daily with breakfast and with dinner.
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