Patients Whose Total Dose of Prednisone Exceeds 1 G Will

Multiple Choice

Patients whose total dose of prednisone exceeds 1 g will most likely need a second prescription for:

A) Metformin, a biguanide to prevent diabetes
B) Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease
C) Naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to treat joint pain
D) Furosemide, a diuretic to treat fluid retention