Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
The client is being discharged with a prescription of prednisone. Which of the following is not a common side effect for this corticosteroid?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Weight loss is not a common side effect of prednisone. Instead, prednisone often causes weight gain due to fluid retention and increased appetite. Dry mouth, hyperglycemia, and decreased wound healing are known side effects.