Hormones

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

In addition to their anti-inflammatory effects, for what other two activities are larger doses of corticosteroids typically used?

Under what condition are corticosteroids generally contraindicated, with the exception of certain forms of meningitis?

What is a significant consequence of prolonged treatment with corticosteroids?

Why is it important not to discontinue corticosteroids abruptly?

What is the potential effect of long-term corticosteroid use in children?

When corticosteroids are used with potassium-losing diuretics, what additive effect can occur?

What risk is increased by the hypokalemia that can result from corticosteroid use?

How might corticosteroids affect the requirements for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents?

To coincide with the body's normal secretion of cortisol, when should daily or every-other-day doses of corticosteroids be administered?

What dietary recommendations should be encouraged for patients on long-term corticosteroid therapy?

Which of the following are signs of adrenal insufficiency that a nurse should assess for in a patient taking corticosteroids?

According to the general use section, which hormone is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus?

What condition is desmopressin used to treat?

Besides their use in managing menopause symptoms, for what other purpose are estrogenic and progestational hormones used?

What is the general action of hormones as described in the text?

What two parameters should be monitored periodically throughout therapy with sex hormones?

What is a key instruction regarding the administration schedule of sex hormones during hospitalization?

What signs and symptoms should a patient taking female sex hormones be advised to report to their health care professional?

What is an expected outcome for the use of hormone therapy in postmenopausal women related to bone health?

What is the mechanism of action for hormonal agents such as bicalutamide and flutamide in treating sensitive tumors?

Anastrozole and letrozole are classified as what type of hormonal agents?

What is the specific action of hormonal agents that are classified as aromatase inhibitors?

According to the table 'MECHANISM OF ACTION OF VARIOUS ANTINEOPLASTICS', which of the following is listed as a hormonal agent that alters the hormonal status in sensitive tumors?

Inhalant corticosteroids are used in the chronic management of what condition?

What is a potential consequence of prolonged use of large amounts of topical or inhaled corticosteroids?

Why might patients taking corticosteroids require additional doses during times of stress, such as surgery and infection?

What is a key precaution regarding vaccination for patients on larger doses of corticosteroids?

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

Which of the following is listed as a potential nursing diagnosis related to the side effects of corticosteroids?

What instruction should be given to patients taking corticosteroids to avoid potential infections?

What is a key evaluation outcome for corticosteroid therapy in the context of autoimmune disorders?

Intranasal and ophthalmic corticosteroids are used to manage what type of chronic conditions?

What is the effect of oral contraceptives on corticosteroid metabolism?

What is the recommended therapeutic approach to long-term corticosteroid treatment to minimize adverse effects?

What is the recommended implementation step for administering PO corticosteroids to minimize gastric irritation?

Thyroid hormones are used to treat what deficiency state?

In certain selected situations, what are androgens and estrogens used to treat?

Which potential nursing diagnosis is listed under the 'Indications' category for hormones?

What is a key part of patient and family teaching regarding the dosage schedule for female sex hormones?

Why is it important to emphasize follow-up exams for children receiving hormone therapy?

What is a desired outcome of hormone therapy for advanced metastatic breast or prostate cancer?

What is a key desired outcome for hormone therapy in terms of resolving clinical symptoms?

What is the mechanism of action of raloxifene as a bone resorption inhibitor?

In which group of patients is the use of raloxifene contraindicated?

What is the interaction between cholestyramine and raloxifene?

Antineoplastic drugs may cause gonadal suppression. What advice regarding contraception should be given to patients receiving these drugs?

What is the cell-cycle effect of hormonal agents like bicalutamide and anastrozole, according to the mechanism of action table?

What specific drug is listed as a testosterone (androgen) under the 'HORMONAL AGENTS' category for treating sensitive tumors?

What should a patient on long-term corticosteroid therapy be advised to carry in case of an emergency?