Answer to Question 1
C
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Prednisone is available in oral form only and is used for replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency, and treatment of allergic and inflammatory disorders. Cortisone can be administered orally or intramuscularly and is used for replacement therapy. Hydrocortisone, used for replacement therapy, is administered by the oral, IV, intramuscular, topical, ophthalmic, rectal, and intra-articular routes. Triamcinolone is administered by the oral, intramuscular, inhalant, intra-articular, and topical routes and is used for treatment of allergic and inflammatory disorders and in the management of asthma.
Answer to Question 2
A, B, D
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Adverse effects associated with the use of inhaled steroids include irritability, not depression, headache, rebound congestion, local infection, not sepsis and epistaxis.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
A nurse shows empathy to a client.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
Prenatal Stress and Glucocorticoids in Adulthood
Calibrated cups, spoons, droppers, and syringes are often used to administer liquid medications.