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Miscellaneous Flashcards

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What is the MOA of prednisone?

A

Regulates gene expression causing suppression of inflammation and immune responses.

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Name 4 indications for prednisone use.

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Acute asthma
Acute transplant rejection
Acute gout
Croup
Other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases.
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List 5 precautions to prednisone use.

A 
PUD
Hypertension
Heart failure
Glaucoma
Osteoporosis.
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List 3 counselling points for prednisone use.

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Immunosuppression can increase the severity and risk of infection.
Take with food.
Don’t stop taking abruptly.

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