A patient will be starting therapy with a corticosteroid.The nurse reviews the patient's orders and notes that an interaction may occur if the corticosteroid is taken with which of these drug classes?

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and ulceration when taken with corticosteroids. Close monitoring and possible adjustments in therapy may be necessary. Antibiotics, opioid analgesics, and antidepressants do not have significant interactions with corticosteroids.

A Patient Will Be Starting Therapy with a Corticosteroid