7 S’s STEROID PRECAUTIONS Flashcards by Pothinea Lockett | Brainscape

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SWOLLEN

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• water gain = weight gain

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SEPSIS

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• infection or illness ( WBC & Fever)

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SUGAR

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• increased ( hyperglycemia)

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SKINNEY

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• Muscles & bones ( osteoporosis)

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SIGHT

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• cataracts risk ( refer to optometrist)

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STRESS

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SURGERY

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SLOWLY taper off

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Do not stop abruptly

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