You are teaching a patient with asthma about Azmacort. Which adverse effect would you be sure to include in your patient teaching?
A) Dyspnea
B) Nausea
C) Dysphonia
D) Fatigue
Ans: C
Feedback: Azmacort has possible adverse effects of cough, dysphonia, oral thrush (candidiasis), and headache. In high doses, systemic effects may occur (eg, adrenal suppression, osteoporosis, skin thinning, and easy bruising). Options A, B, and D are not adverse effects of Azmacort.
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