This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When monitoring a patient who is taking a systemically administered glucocorticoid, the nurse will ... (Read 21 times)

lilldybug07

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
on: Jul 23, 2018
When monitoring a patient who is taking a systemically administered glucocorticoid, the nurse will monitor for signs of which condition?
 
  a. Dehydration
  b. Hypokalemia
  c. Hyponatremia
  d. Hypoglycemia

Question 2

A glucocorticoid is prescribed for a patient.
 
  The nurse checks the patient's medical history knowing that glucocorticoid therapy is contraindicated in which disorder?
  a. Cerebral edema
  b. Peptic ulcer disease
  c. Tuberculous meningitis
  d. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

stano32

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


lilldybug07

  • Member
  • Posts: 546
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

irishcancer18

  • Member
  • Posts: 310
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

An emergency medical technician positions defibrillator paddles on the chest of a supine male patien An emergency medical technician positions defibrillator paddles on the chest of a supine male patien
Cystostomy. An artificial opening is made through the urinary bladder wall during this procedure. As Cystostomy. An artificial opening is made through the urinary bladder wall during this procedure. As
Hubba Hubba Nurse Smiley Hubba Hubba Nurse Smiley
Teaching patient discharge instructions Teaching patient discharge instructions
Patient Information Supplied When Scheduling Hospital Admissions Patient Information Supplied When Scheduling Hospital Admissions
Patient with osteoarthritis. Patient with osteoarthritis.
Video: Neural Reflex Arc Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library