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Which steroid is NOT used to replace the steroids in the body if there is deficiency?
Which steroid is NOT used to replace the steroids in the body if there is deficiency?
- Insulin (correct)
- Betamethasone
- Prednisone
- Cortisol
What side effect is NOT associated with high doses of steroids?
What side effect is NOT associated with high doses of steroids?
- Growth retardation
- Anemia (correct)
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic ulcer
Which of the following is NOT a nursing responsibility related to steroid administration?
Which of the following is NOT a nursing responsibility related to steroid administration?
- Monitor vital signs, electrolytes, and glucose
- Protect the patient from infection
- Caution the patient to abruptly stop the drug (correct)
- Monitor intake and output, weight, and edema
Which hormone replacement therapy is NOT used for hypothyroidism?
Which hormone replacement therapy is NOT used for hypothyroidism?
Which diet is recommended for a patient with hypothyroidism?
Which diet is recommended for a patient with hypothyroidism?
Which medication is NOT used for hyperthyroidism?
Which medication is NOT used for hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is a manifestation of hyperthyroidism?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of corticosteroid therapy?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of corticosteroid therapy?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of hypothyroidism?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of hypothyroidism?
What is the medical term for a stroke caused by a blood vessel breaking open?
What is the medical term for a stroke caused by a blood vessel breaking open?
What happens to brain cells if blood flow is stopped for longer than a few seconds?
What happens to brain cells if blood flow is stopped for longer than a few seconds?
What is the duration of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
What is the duration of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
What is the purpose of a CT and brain scan in diagnosing a stroke?
What is the purpose of a CT and brain scan in diagnosing a stroke?
What is a common symptom of a stroke?
What is a common symptom of a stroke?
What is a focal sign of a stroke?
What is a focal sign of a stroke?
What is the purpose of cerebral arteriography in diagnosing a stroke?
What is the purpose of cerebral arteriography in diagnosing a stroke?
What is a nursing intervention in the acute stage of a stroke?
What is a nursing intervention in the acute stage of a stroke?
What is the term for the permanent loss of function due to neuron death in the affected area?
What is the term for the permanent loss of function due to neuron death in the affected area?
