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Glucocorticoids
pharmacology exam 3
Question | Answer |
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what do glucocorticoids do? | prepare the body for long term stress |
side effects of glucocorticoids | increased risk of infection, weight gain, high blood sugar, cns effects, mood disorders, fluid retention, suppresses immune system, |
glucocorticoids can put you at risk for | infection |
teach your patients to be | compliant, very important |
glucocorticoid therapy may cause | hyperglycemia |
prototype drug | hydrocortisone (cortef) |
taper the use of steroids | gradually |