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The healthcare provider should question an order for glucocorticoids in the treatment of a patient with what condition?

  • A. Systemic fungal infection
  • B. Diabetes Mellitus
  • C. Myasthenia Gravis
  • D. Glaucoma
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Glucocorticoids are contraindicated in the treatment of a patient with systemic fungal infection or in patients receiving live vaccines due to their immunosuppressive effects. Glucocorticoids can exacerbate fungal infections by suppressing the immune response. While caution is advised in patients with diabetes mellitus, myasthenia gravis, and glaucoma, the presence of a systemic fungal infection warrants questioning the use of glucocorticoids to prevent worsening of the fungal infection.