After the client begins taking glucocorticoid medications, the ...

[rosent76]

After the client begins taking glucocorticoid medications, the nurse would observe for adverse effects of
 
  1. hypoglycemia.
  2. hypotension.
  3. bruising of the skin.
  4. weight loss.

Question 2

Acetaminophen reduces fever by
 
  1. directly acting on the hypothalamus.
  2. inhibiting prostaglandins.
  3. blocking impulses to the brain.
  4. affecting nerve fibers.

[coyin]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia, can occur.
Rationale 2: Hypertension, not hypotension, can occur as a result of Cushing's syndrome.
Rationale 3: Bruising of the skin can result due to depressed immune response.
Rationale 4: Weight gain, not weight loss, can occur.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) directly acts on the fever center of the hypothalamus and dilates peripheral blood vessels.
Rationale 2: Anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Advil) inhibit prostaglandins.
Rationale 3: Blocking impulses to the brain is not a mechanism of action of drugs for inflammation and fever.
Rationale 4: Acetaminophen dilates blood vessels, not nerve fibers.

[rosent76]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[coyin]

Great! Please up vote