A child with inflammatory bowel disease is prescribed prednisone daily. At which time is it most appropriate for the family to administer the prednisone?
1. Between meals
2. One hour before meals
3. At bedtime
4. With meals
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause gastric irritation. It should be administered with meals to reduce the gastric irritation.
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