Practice Question
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for prednisone. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
"I might feel increased hungrier while on this medication."
Rationale:
🟦 Prednisone is a glucocorticoid that increases hepatic glucose production and reduces peripheral glucose utilization, leading to hyperglycemia in clients with diabetes mellitus.
🟦 This medication also stimulates appetite centers, commonly causing increased hunger and potential weight gain.
🟦 Clients with diabetes must be taught to expect changes in blood glucose levels and appetite while taking corticosteroids.
🟦 Recognizing increased hunger allows the client to adjust meal planning, blood glucose monitoring, and medication adherence appropriately.
🟦 This statement reflects accurate understanding of a common and expected effect of prednisone therapy.
🟦 A decrease in blood sugar is incorrect because prednisone raises blood glucose, increasing the risk of hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
🟦 Fever is not a typical side effect of prednisone; in fact, corticosteroids suppress immune responses and may mask signs of infection.
🟦 Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is associated with salicylates, not corticosteroids like prednisone.
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ATI Custom LPN Pharm 2 NSG 2310 Final Exam Fall 2025
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Pharmacology
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