The client is being treated with prednisone. His treatment regimen includes aspirin. The nurse anticipates that the interaction of the two medications will result in _____ toxicity
a. cardiac
b. genitourinary
c. gastrointestinal
d. respiratory
ANS: C
The interaction of prednisone and aspirin will result in gastrointestinal toxicity.
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