Corticosteroids

Question 1

_____ are secreted from the adrenal cortex made from the crystalline
steroid alcohol cholesterol.

Answer 1

Corticosteroids

Question 2

Corticosteroids
Useful in the treatment of many types of
____________
____________

Answer 2

inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.

Question 3

Use of what class?

(a) Rheumatic disorders
(b) Arthritis
(c) Bursitis
(d) Allergic reactions
(e) Contact dermatitis
(f) COPD and Asthma Exacerbations
(g) SLE and other autoimmune disorders

Answer 3

Corticosteroids……..

Question 4

If abrupt cessation of Corticosteroids occurs a potentially __________ can occur.

Answer 4

life-threatening adrenal insufficiency

Question 5

Should you give Corticosteroids for someone who has a fungal infection or TB?

Answer 5

NO

Question 6

examples of what class?

(a) Hydrocortisone: Solu-Cortef
(b) Prednisone
(c) Triamcinolone: Kenalog
(d) Methylprednisolone: Solu-Medrol
(e) Dexamethasone: Decadron

Answer 6

Corticosteroids…..