A Patient Who Is a Long-Distance Runner Has Been Diagnosed

Multiple Choice

A patient who is a long-distance runner has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in both knees and will begin glucocorticoid therapy. When teaching the patient about the medication, the nurse will include what information?

A) "By reducing inflammation, this drug will slow the progression of your disease."
B) "Glucocorticoids are used as adjunctive therapy during acute flare-ups."
C) "Oral glucocorticoids cause less toxicity than intra-articular injections."
D) "You may resume running when the pain and swelling improve."