12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of long-term corticosteroid therapy?
Tachycardia
What is the primary clinical use of hydrocortisone?
Treating adrenocortical insufficiency
Which hormone influences carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism in most cells?
Glucocorticoids
What is the main feedback control of the adrenal cortex?
Feedback of the adrenal cortex
What are the mostly male sex hormones produced by the adrenal cortex called?
Gonadocorticoids
Which drug is a prototype corticosteroid used for treating adrenocortical insufficiency?
Hydrocortisone
Which metabolic changes are commonly associated with corticosteroid therapy?
Increased serum glucose and glucose intolerance
What is a potential consequence of muscle wasting due to corticosteroid therapy?
Weakness and fatigue
How does the suppression of immune responses affect patients on corticosteroid therapy?
Increases susceptibility to infections
What should the nurse monitor in patients on long-term glucocorticoid therapy?
Osteoporosis and elevated serum cholesterol levels
What could be masked by the anti-inflammatory actions of corticosteroids?
Signs of an existing infection
What is a common consequence of long-term corticosteroid therapy in relation to fractures?
Up to 50% will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis
Test your knowledge of corticosteroids and the function of the adrenal cortex with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and gonadocorticoids.
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