A patient will require a long course of steroids to treat a chronic inflammatory condition. The primary care NP expects the specialist to order:
a. prednisone daily.
b. triamcinolone daily.
c. hydrocortisone every other day.
d. dexamethasone every other day.
C
Hydrocortisone is a short-acting glucocorticoid. The use of a short-acting agent and an alternate-day dosage regimen should be considered for long-term therapy. Prednisone and triamcinolone are medium-acting glucocorticoids. Dexamethasone is a long-acting glucocorticoid.
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