Corticosteriods Flashcards

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1
Q

Most corticosteriods end in _____

A

-ONE

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2
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What are some examples of corticosteroids?

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Dexamethasone, cortizone, prednisone

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3
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What are the primary functions of cortocosteriods?

A

To decrease inflammation and hormone replacement

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4
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What should you teach clients about stopping corticosteriod therapy?

A

To gradually decrease use; don’t abruptly stop

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5
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What must be monitored while a client is taking steroid?

A

Potassium, level, glucose a level, I and O’s

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6
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Corticosteroids may cause symptoms of ____

A

Cushing’s syndrome

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7
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Corticosteroids will also delay ____ healing

A

Wound

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If the client is NPO for surgery should you still give the steroid?

A

Yes, during surgery, stress and illness in the body increase the need for corticosteroids. In all all other situations do not take steroids on empty stomach

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