A patient has been on high-dose corticosteroid therapy for the ...

[big1devin]

A patient has been on high-dose corticosteroid therapy for the treatment of lupus erythematosus. In addition to monitoring electrolyte levels, which laboratory studies will the nurse monitor?
 
  a. Complete blood count
  b. Partial thromboplastin time
  c. Liver function panel
  d. Blood glucose levels

Question 2

Which clinical symptom(s) would the nurse observe in a patient with thyrotoxicosis? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Decreased metabolic rate
  b. Decreased heart rate
  c. Decreased body temperature
  d. Muscle tremors
  e. Restlessness
  f. Anxiety
  g. Sweating

[jesse.fleming]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Corticosteroid therapy may induce hyperglycemia, particularly in prediabetic or diabetic patients. All patients must be monitored for the development of hyperglycemia, particularly during the early weeks of therapy. Steroids do not affect blood count, bleeding time, or liver function.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D, E, F, G
Thyrotoxicosis symptoms include muscle weakness and tremors, restlessness and nervousness, anxiety, sweating, increased metabolic rate, increased pulse rate (to perhaps 140 beats/min), and increased body temperature and a sensation of feeling too warm.

[big1devin]

Excellent

[JaynaD87]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it