Inflammatory/pain

Question 1

Corticosteroid precautions

Answer 1

Active infections
Hypertension/ cardiac disorders (may elevate BP)
Postmenopausal women (increase risk of osteoporosis)

Ulcerative colitis / PUD: may have increased risk of GI bleed

Question 2

Corticosteroids ADR

Answer 2

Skin thinning
Osteoporosis
Cataracts/glaucoma
PUD
HTN
CNS: delirium, agitation, mood swings, depression
Fat deposits

Question 3

Corticosteroid uses

Answer 3

Adrenal insufficiency
Inflammation
Immune suppression
RA

Question 4

NSAIDs have black box warning for:

Answer 4

Cardiovascular risk. Increase the risk of heart attack/stroke

Question 5

Aspirin ADRs

Answer 5

GI irritation, ulcers,
Ototoxic at high levels

Reye’s syndrome kids

Avoid after surgery