Corticosteroids

What is the typical systemic replacement dose of hydrocortisone or its equivalent used to treat adrenocortical insufficiency?

According to the text, what is a primary contraindication for the use of corticosteroids?

What is a significant precaution regarding prolonged treatment with corticosteroids?

Concurrent use of corticosteroids with amphotericin B and potassium-losing diuretics results in what additive effect?

What effect can phenytoin, phenobarbital, and rifampin have on corticosteroids?

According to nursing implications, when is the best time to administer a daily or every-other-day dose of corticosteroids?

What dietary advice should be given to patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy?

What is a potential outcome of long-term corticosteroid use in children?

What is a contraindication for administering live vaccines to patients?

Which signs and symptoms should a nurse assess for to identify adrenal insufficiency in a patient on corticosteroid therapy?

What is the effect of oral contraceptives on the metabolism of corticosteroids?

Prolonged use of large amounts of topical or inhaled corticosteroids can lead to what systemic effects?

What condition can be worsened by the hypokalemia induced by corticosteroid use?

What instruction should be given to a patient taking oral corticosteroids to minimize gastric irritation?

Why must patients on corticosteroid therapy be advised to avoid people with known contagious illnesses?

What effect do cholestyramine and colestipol have when taken with corticosteroids?

Which of the following is a potential desired outcome of corticosteroid therapy in autoimmune disorders?

What is the recommended treatment approach for a patient on corticosteroids who is under stress from surgery or infection?

Why might a patient on long-term corticosteroid therapy be encouraged to carry identification?

In addition to their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activities, corticosteroids are also used for what other activity?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential nursing diagnosis for a patient on corticosteroids?

Corticosteroids may increase the requirements for which two types of medications?

What is the preferable therapeutic strategy during long-term corticosteroid treatment to minimize side effects?

What general action do corticosteroids have on the immune system?

Which assessment is crucial for children undergoing corticosteroid therapy?

Inhaled corticosteroids are primarily used for the chronic management of which condition?

What is a key piece of patient teaching regarding the discontinuation of corticosteroid therapy?

What effect can corticosteroids have on signs of infection?

What should a patient on corticosteroid therapy do before receiving any vaccinations?

Which of these is NOT a listed use for larger doses of corticosteroids?

What physical side effects should be discussed with a patient on corticosteroids that might affect their body image?

Which of the following describes the primary general action of corticosteroids?

For which of the following conditions is the safety of corticosteroid use during pregnancy and lactation not established?

One of the listed desired outcomes for corticosteroid therapy is the resolution of what type of conditions?

A patient taking corticosteroids and a potassium-losing diuretic is at increased risk for toxicity from which other drug?

In addition to systemic therapy, which dosage forms of corticosteroids are mentioned?

What is the primary rationale for using the lowest possible dose of corticosteroids for the shortest possible time?

Which of these is NOT a sign of adrenal insufficiency that a nurse should assess for?

What is one of the desired outcomes of corticosteroid therapy in cases of adrenal insufficiency?

Topical corticosteroids are used to treat a variety of what kind of conditions?

What patient teaching is crucial regarding abrupt withdrawal of corticosteroids?

What is the primary reason to assess involved systems prior to and periodically throughout the course of corticosteroid therapy?

A patient on long-term corticosteroid therapy should be encouraged to eat a diet low in which two macronutrients?

The use of corticosteroids is contraindicated in serious infections, with an exception for certain forms of what disease?

What is the rationale for assessing children's growth periodically while on corticosteroid therapy?

Which of these is NOT a symptom of adrenal insufficiency listed in the text?

If a daily dose of corticosteroid is ordered, how should it be administered to minimize gastric irritation?

What is the primary risk of using corticosteroids in a patient with a history of diabetes?

Besides adrenocortical insufficiency, replacement therapy with corticosteroids is one of the desired outcomes for which other condition?

Which nursing diagnosis relates to the immunosuppressive side effects of corticosteroids?