Question

The nurse teaches the patient that the best time to take corticosteroids for replacement purposes is: a) Once a day at bedtime b) Every other day on awakening c) On arising and in the late afternoon d) At constant intervals every 6 to 8 hours

Answer 1

For replacement purposes, particularly in conditions like adrenal insufficiency where the goal is to mimic the body's natural cortisol secretion patterns, the best time to take corticosteroids is often:

c) On arising and in the late afternoon.