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karlynnae

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A patient is receiving a glucocorticoid medication to treat an inflammatory condition, and the provider has ordered a slow taper in order to discontinue this medication. The nurse explains to the patient that this is done to prevent which condition?
 
  a. Acromegaly
  b. Adrenocortical insufficiency
  c. Hypertensive crisis
  d. Thyroid storm

Question 2

A patient has hypocalcemia caused by parathyroid hormone deficiency. Which medication will the nurse anticipate giving to this patient?
 
  a. Calcitonin
  b. Calcitriol
  c. Calcium
  d. Vitamin D


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

ANS: B
Patients receiving glucocorticoids stop making their own cortisol. These drugs should be tapered slowly to allow the body to resume making this hormone. Acromegaly is associated with growth hormone hypersecretion. Hypertensive crisis and thyroid storm are associated with thyroid replacement.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Calcitriol is given for management of hypocalcemia caused by parathyroid hormone deficiency. Calcitonin is used to treat hyperparathyroidism . Calcium and vitamin D are not useful in parathyroid deficiency.


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