Steroids (Final)

Question 1

Steriods

Answer 1

-Replacement

-Anti-inflammatory properties

-Immunosuppression

Question 2

Steroids: Allergies

Answer 2

-Dose and route depends upon severity

-Helps decrease the immune response

Question 3

Steroids: Asthma

Answer 3

-Inhaled steriods

Question 4

Steroids: COPD

Answer 4

IV and transitioned to po

Question 5

Steroids: Post-transplant

Answer 5

-Frequently weaned off if no rejection episodes happen

Question 6

Steroid Replacement

Answer 6

-Given to mimic physiologic levels

Glucocorticoids are essential in body. So we must increase in times of stress.

Question 7

Teaching point for people taking steroids over long period of time

Answer 7

-If they are ill that we need to increase the dose

Question 8

Glucocorticoid Dose: Alternate-day therapy

Answer 8

-Before 9 am

-Mimics glucocorticoid burst by adrenals at dawn

Question 9

Glucocorticoids dose: Traditional dosing

Answer 9

Multiple and small doses

Question 10

Mineralocorticoid: Dose

Answer 10

Once per day

Frequently do not need to replace