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Corticosteroids

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  • Q1
    Corticosteroids are hormones secreted by the cortex of the
    adrenal gland.
    thyroid gland.
    pituitary gland.
    pineal gland.
    30s
  • Q2
    The hormone which maintains fluid and electrolyte balance and is used to treat adrenal insufficiency caused by hypopituitarism is:
    mineralocorticoid.
    prednisone.
    hydrocortisone.
    glucocorticoid.
    30s
  • Q3
    Patients receiving corticosteroid therapy should be asked about any previous treatment for an ulcer, heartburn, or stomach pain because of the higher incidence of:
    gastric cancer.
    peptic ulcer disease.
    gastroesophageal reflux disease.
    irritable bowel syndrome.
    30s
  • Q4
    Patients receiving corticosteroid therapy must be monitored especially during the early weeks of therapy for:
    tachycardia.
    hyperapnea.
    hyperglycemia.
    hypertension.
    30s
  • Q5
    The primary therapeutic outcome expected from fludrocortisone therapy is:
    decreased weight.
    increased calcium levels.
    decreased hormone levels.
    blood pressure control.
    30s
  • Q6
    The major glucocorticoid of the adrenal cortex is:
    cortisol.
    prednisone.
    fludrocortisone.
    aldosterone.
    30s
  • Q7
    Glucocorticoids are administered to relieve the symptoms of tissue inflammation in disorders such as:
    hormone imbalance.
    anemia.
    rheumatoid arthritis.
    peptic ulcer.
    30s
  • Q8
    Abrupt discontinuation of glucocorticoids after being administered for 1 week or longer may result in:
    adrenal insufficiency.
    Cushing’s disease.
    hyperthyroidism.
    acromegaly.
    30s
  • Q9
    Corticosteroid therapy often masks symptoms of:
    diabetes mellitus.
    infection.
    dehydration.
    anemia.
    30s
  • Q10
    The patient taking a diuretic and a corticosteroid should be closely monitored for fluid and electrolyte levels because corticosteroids may enhance the loss of:
    magnesium.
    oxygen.
    potassium.
    white blood cells.
    30s

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