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lilldybug07

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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


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stano32

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


lilldybug07

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

tkempin

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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