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
The major advantage of alternate day prednisone therapy for conditions such as asthma – 
Select and explain. 
A. There is less adrenal suppression, B. More effective, C. More convenient, D. Less expensive
A: There is less adrenal suppression
Answer: A: There is less adrenal suppression 
Explanation: Measures that minimize hypothalamic - pituitary - adrenal axis suppression -

Use shorter acting steroids              
Use lowest possible dose                    
Use for shortest period
Give entire daily dose at a time  
Switch to alternate - day therapy