This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'The major advantage of alternate day prednisone therapy for conditions such as asthma – \nSelect and explain. \nA. There is less adrenal suppression, B. More effective, C. More convenient, D. Less expensive', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Measures that minimize hypothalamic - pituitary - adrenal axis suppression -\n\nUse shorter acting steroids\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\nUse lowest possible dose\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\nUse for shortest period\nGive entire daily dose at a time\xa0\xa0\nSwitch to alternate - day therapy', 'role': 'assistant'}]