A client is prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid. The nurse would instruct the client about which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply
A) Fungal infection
B) Pharyngeal irritation
C) Blurred vision
D) Bradycardia
E) Insomnia
Ans: A, B
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Adverse reactions of inhaled corticosteroids include oral, laryngeal, and pharyngeal irritation and fungal infection. Blurred vision, bradycardia, and insomnia are not associated with inhaled corticosteroids.
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