A client is admitted with adrenocortical insufficiency. Other than his corticosteroid, which medication would the nurse expect to find when completing medication reconciliation?

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Fludrocortisone is a medication commonly used for adrenocortical insufficiency as it is a synthetic form of aldosterone, which is one of the hormones produced by the adrenal gland. Isosorbide is not indicated for this condition. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic and would not be routinely prescribed for adrenocortical insufficiency unless there was an infection present. Metformin is a medication used for diabetes and would not be indicated for adrenocortical insufficiency.

A Client Is Admitted with Adrenocortical Insufficiency