Question

the nurse is caring for a client following spinal surgery. the client is placed on methylprednisolone. what additional drug therapy would the nurse expect to be prescribed with methylprednisolone?

Answer 1

The nurse would expect the client to be prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) such as omeprazole to prevent gastric ulcers, as methylprednisolone can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.