Which adverse effect is produced by the interaction of fludrocortisone with digoxin?

Which assessment will the nurse perform for a patient with a history of heart failure who is prescribed corticosteroids?

What is the function of aldosterone?

The adrenal cortex is essential for survival through the secretion of which substance?

Which corticosteroid has exclusive mineralocorticoid activity?

Which statement about glucocorticoids is accurate?

When assessing for potential adverse effects of fludrocortisone, which electrolyte imbalance would the nurse monitor for?

Which biologic function does a glucocorticoid affect?

Which drug is the preferred choice for women in premature labor to accelerate fetal lung maturation?

The interaction of systemically administered corticosteroids with which drug produces severe hypocalcemia and hypokalemia?

Which corticosteroid drug is indicated for Addison disease?

Which period represents the elimination half-life of prednisolone?

Which pregnancy category is methylprednisolone classified as?

Which side effect of long-term treatment with corticosteroids requires patients to undergo an annual bone density exam?

Which medication would be prescribed for a patient experiencing an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

For which condition would daily fludrocortisone be prescribed?

Which hormone is affected by renal failure?

Which condition would a nurse expect in a patient who abruptly withdraws from a glucocorticoid medication?

A patient has been prescribed a beclomethasone inhaler. When teaching the patient about the use of inhalers, the nurse instructs the patient to rinse the mouth with warm water after using the inhaler. Which side effect is the nurse trying to prevent?

Which corticosteroid drug is safe to use during pregnancy?

What role does the release of cortisol play in the stress response?

Which statement about glucocorticoids is correct?

A patient has been prescribed corticosteroids for adrenal suppression. Which behavior process may be observed in the patient because of this?

A patient is undergoing glucocorticoid therapy. Which medication would the nurse administer to the patient for mild pain management?

A nurse is preparing to administer an intraarticular injection of a glucocorticoid medication. Which action by the nurse is correct?

Which would the nurse include in patient education on the side effects of inhaled glucocorticoids?

Which dermatological change would the nurse monitor for in a patient receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy?

Which symptom would the nurse assess for in a patient taking prednisone that suggests adrenal crisis?

Which laboratory value would the nurse monitor in a patient receiving methylprednisolone?

Which laboratory value would the nurse assess when giving loop diuretics to a patient taking corticosteroids?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has Addison’s disease. The primary health care provider prescribes fludrocortisone. For which adverse effect will the nurse monitor this patient?

When assessing for potential side effects of fludrocortisone, which assessment is a priority for the nurse to monitor?

While assessing a patient who has hypoglycemia, a nursing student finds that the patient has severe weight loss. The patient’s laboratory reports suggest that there is a decrease in the sodium concentration and increase in potassium concentration. Which condition does the nursing student suspect?

A patient with Addison’s disease is prescribed corticosteroids. During the follow-up visit the nurse finds that the patient is taking oral contraceptives and has severe insomnia and osteoporosis. Which is a possible reason for insomnia and osteoporosis in the patient?

The nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing pain, muscle weakness, and edema. The patient’s laboratory reports indicate the patient has increased concentrations of sodium. Which condition do these findings suggest?

Which condition is a contraindication to the use of fludrocortisone?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome. Which prescription would the nurse expect to find in the patient’s treatment regimen?

A patient with diabetes mellitus has recently undergone pancreas transplantation. According to the prescription, the nurse administers a long-acting depot formulation of methylprednisolone. The next day, the patient’s blood glucose concentration and blood pressure are higher than the normal levels. Which factor may be the reason for the high blood glucose concentration?

Which condition can be treated with glucocorticoid drugs?

Upon reviewing the laboratory reports of a patient with hypoglycemia, the nurse expects that the patient would be prescribed a combination of fludrocortisone and prednisone. Which findings did the nurse observe in the patient’s laboratory reports to suggest such a conclusion?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has hypertension and is on continuous corticosteroid therapy to treat adrenal insufficiency. The electrocardiograph shows a steady slowing of the patient’s heart beat. The patient’s blood pressure is 140/96 mm Hg. Which medication may contribute to the patient’s symptoms?

The nurse is assessing an older adult who has a dermatologic disorder and has been prescribed methylprednisolone. During the assessment, the nurse learns that the patient has myasthenia gravis and is taking anticholinesterase medications. Which adverse effect would the nurse expect if methylprednisolone is administered to this patient?

A patient is receiving dexamethasone to prevent cerebral edema caused by a motor vehicle accident. Which nursing intervention will help to prevent complications of the pharmacotherapy?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an adrenal tumor. The health care provider has prescribed an antiadrenal drug to the patient. Which therapeutic response will the nurse assess in this patient?

Which medication would the nurse expect to administer to a patient with adrenal insufficiency if the patient is unable to produce it endogenously?

  

The nurse is caring for a patient with Addison’s disease who has been prescribed corticosteroids. Prior to administering the medication, which condition would the nurse assess for in the patient?

The nurse is performing a follow-up assessment of a patient who is being treated with glucocorticoids for an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which assessment finding indicates that the treatment is effective?

A patient is receiving long-term prednisone therapy. During the follow-up visit, the nurse finds that the patient has gained weight and has low levels of adrenal hormone. Which action by the patient would have led to an alteration in the adrenal hormone level?

A patient is being treated for secondary adrenocortical insufficiency. If the patient’s adrenal glands are still intact, which medication used in the treatment of primary adrenocortical insufficiency would the nurse avoid?

The nurse administers fludrocortisone to a patient who has acute primary adrenocortical insufficiency. Which adverse effect of the therapy is a priority for the nurse to prevent?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has Addison’s disease who takes a loop diuretic medication. Which other medication would the nurse likely find in the patient’s prescription to provide effective treatment?

A nursing student is caring for an elderly patient who has Cushing’s syndrome. The nursing instructor asks the student about the characteristics that can be observed in patients with Cushing’s syndrome. Which response by the student is correct?

The nurse is caring for a patient with Addison’s disease who has been prescribed a combination of oral prednisone and fludrocortisone. After a few days the patient reports severe gastrointestinal upset. Which treatment does the nurse expect to be prescribed for the patient?

Which information would the nurse obtain prior to giving glucocorticoids to a 10-year-old patient?

A nursing student is caring for an older adult patient with Addison’s disease. The nursing instructor asks the student about the characteristics that can be observed in patients with Addison’s disease. What is the best answer given by the student?

The nurse teaches a patient receiving long-term corticosteroid drug therapy about the dosage regimen. Which response by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently undergone an adrenalectomy. During preparation for discharge, the nurse teaches the patient’s family members about care to be given at home. Which instruction would the nurse include in the teaching?