A patient is about to receive prednisone for tendonitis. The nurse reviewing the chart would be concerned about which of the following in the patient's medical history?
A) Asthma and allergic rhinitis
B) Gouty arthritis
C) Seborrheic dermatitis
D) Systemic fungal infection

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Glucocorticoids are contraindicated in patients with a history of systemic fungal infections. Glucocorticoids are used to treat asthma, allergic rhinitis, gout, and seborrheic dermatitis.

A Patient Is About to Receive Prednisone for Tendonitis