Adrenocortical Agents

Question 1

Glucocortiroids can be:

Answer 1

topical, nasal, inhaled, systemic

Question 2

mech of action prednisone:

Answer 2

synthesis of proteins, modify enzyme activity, help control inflammatory and immune responses

Question 3

prednisone indications:

Answer 3

adrenocortical deficiency, bacterial meningitis, cerebral edema, organ transplant

Question 4

prednisone contraindications:

Answer 4

allergy, septicemia, to prevent CNS damage in TB, use w caution with GERD, PUD, diabetes, cardiac, renal, liver dysfunction

Question 5

prednisone adv effects:

Answer 5

insomnia, mood swings, vertigo, IOP, HF, fragile skin, weight gain

Question 6

prednisone interactions:

Answer 6

non-potassium sparing diuretics, NSAIDS, warfarin

Question 7

nursing implications for adrenal drugs:

Answer 7

I&O, assess for PUD, pt use of OTCs, edema and electrolyte imbalances

Question 8

Oral preparations should be given with what?

Answer 8

food or milk to minimize GI upset