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This activity contains 1 questions. Because she has taken the prednisone for sometime, how do you anticipate the drug will be stopped and why?

This activity contains 1 questions. Because she has taken the prednisone for sometime, how do you anticipate the drug will be stopped and why?

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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ISBN:9781451194524
Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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Monica Hamric, a 53-year-old woman is referred to the endocrinologist for evaluation after being seen by the advanced practice nurse. She has a history of systemic lupus erythematous, managed with corticosteroids, and has begun to experience weight gain, facial hirsutism with thinking of the hair on her head, spontaneous bruising, muscle weakness, and a recent diagnosis of diabetes. She has been taking prednisone (Deltasone) for the past 3 months. The physical examination reveals that Monica has developed a "buffalo hump" on her shoulder and red striae on her abdominal and underarm areas. Her blood pressure is also elevated, measuring 162/100 mmHg. The healthcare provider has diagnosed Monica with Cushing's syndrome related to her prednisone use. Monica will be withdrawn from the prednisone and started on immunosuppressant therapy. This activity contains 1 questions. Because she has taken the prednisone for sometime, how do you anticipate the drug will be stopped and why?
Transcribed Image Text:Monica Hamric, a 53-year-old woman is referred to the endocrinologist for evaluation after being seen by the advanced practice nurse. She has a history of systemic lupus erythematous, managed with corticosteroids, and has begun to experience weight gain, facial hirsutism with thinking of the hair on her head, spontaneous bruising, muscle weakness, and a recent diagnosis of diabetes. She has been taking prednisone (Deltasone) for the past 3 months. The physical examination reveals that Monica has developed a "buffalo hump" on her shoulder and red striae on her abdominal and underarm areas. Her blood pressure is also elevated, measuring 162/100 mmHg. The healthcare provider has diagnosed Monica with Cushing's syndrome related to her prednisone use. Monica will be withdrawn from the prednisone and started on immunosuppressant therapy. This activity contains 1 questions. Because she has taken the prednisone for sometime, how do you anticipate the drug will be stopped and why?
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