A nurse is explaining to a patient with asthma what her new prescription for prednisone is used for. What would be the most accurate explanation that the nurse could give?
A) To ensure long-term prevention of asthma exacerbations
B) To cure any systemic infection underlying asthma attacks
C) To prevent recurrent pulmonary infections
D) To gain prompt control of inadequately controlled, persistent asthma
Ans: D
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Prednisone is used for a short-term (3–10 days) "burst" to gain prompt control of inadequately controlled, persistent asthma. It is not used to treat infection or to prevent exacerbations in the long term.
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