A child is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid agent to decrease respiratory inflammation. The child's parent administers high doses of the drug after 2 days of administration. What is the patient at risk for?
A) Adrenal insufficiency
B) Tachycardia
C) Edema
D) Hypoglycemia
A
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Adrenal insufficiency is most likely to occur with systemic or high doses of inhaled corticosteroids. The patient is not at risk for tachycardia, edema, or hypoglycemia unless related to adrenal insufficiency.
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