Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 595 of 2368
Which medication is commonly used to replace aldosterone in a client with Addison's disease?
- Fludrocortisone
- Alendronate
- Levothyroxine
- Glipizide
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Correct answer: Fludrocortisone
Fludrocortisone has much greater mineralocorticoid potency and is commonly used to replace aldosterone in Addison's disease.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: Corticosteroids. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026