Question 1

What is the rationale for administering glucocorticoid therapy as an adjunct to chemotherapeutic agents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assists with pain control 
B)  Raises blood sugar to meet the increased metabolic needs 
C)  Produces immunosuppression effects 
D)  Reduces mucositis 
A)  Assists with pain control 
B)  Raises blood sugar to meet the increased metabolic needs 
C)  Produces immunosuppression effects 
D)  Reduces mucositis C

Question 2

The nurse is instructing a patient about adverse effects associated with corticosteroid therapy.What information would be important to include?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid crowds or people with an infection. 
B)  Monitor and care for your skin daily; change positions frequently. 
C)  Take medication on an empty stomach. 
D)  During periods of physical or psychological stress, higher doses of corticosteroids are necessary. Contact your health care provider. 
E)  Follow a diet low in sodium. 
A)  Avoid crowds or people with an infection. 
B)  Monitor and care for your skin daily; change positions frequently. 
C)  Take medication on an empty stomach. 
D)  During periods of physical or psychological stress, higher doses of corticosteroids are necessary. Contact your health care provider. 
E)  Follow a diet low in sodium. A,B,D,E

Question 3

What would be primary therapeutic outcome(s)expected from fludrocortisone (Florinef)therapy?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduced inflammation 
B)  Pain relief 
C)  Blood pressure control 
D)  Restored fluid and electrolyte balance 
A)  Reduced inflammation 
B)  Pain relief 
C)  Blood pressure control 
D)  Restored fluid and electrolyte balance C,D

Question 4

What are functions of glucocorticoids?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance 
B)  Have anti-inflammatory activities 
C)  Regulate protein, carbohydrate, and fat metabolism 
D)  Provide relief of rheumatoid arthritis 
E)  Include aldosterone 
A)  Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance 
B)  Have anti-inflammatory activities 
C)  Regulate protein, carbohydrate, and fat metabolism 
D)  Provide relief of rheumatoid arthritis 
E)  Include aldosterone

Question 5

A patient has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and will begin daily oral corticosteroid treatment.Which baseline assessment(s)would be important for a patient receiving corticosteroids?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Baseline weight 
B)  Blood pressure 
C)  Complete blood cell count (CB
C)  
D)  Electrolyte studies 
E)  Hydration status 
A)  Baseline weight 
B)  Blood pressure 
C)  Complete blood cell count (CB
C)  
D)  Electrolyte studies 
E)  Hydration status

Question 6

Which measure(s)for monitoring hydration and fluid balance would be inappropriate for the patient on steroid therapy?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Daily weights 
B)  Abdominal girth measurements 
C)  Reports of thirst 
D)  Neurologic assessment 
E)  Assessment for alteration in skin integrity 
A)  Daily weights 
B)  Abdominal girth measurements 
C)  Reports of thirst 
D)  Neurologic assessment 
E)  Assessment for alteration in skin integrity

Question 7

A patient on a high dosage of corticosteroids over a period of time may develop which type of psychiatric complication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lethargy 
B)  Psychotic behaviors 
C)  Manic phases 
D)  Anxiety attacks 
A)  Lethargy 
B)  Psychotic behaviors 
C)  Manic phases 
D)  Anxiety attacks

Question 8

A patient has been on high-dose corticosteroid therapy for the treatment of lupus erythematosus.In addition to monitoring electrolyte levels,which laboratory studies will the nurse monitor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complete blood count 
B)  Partial thromboplastin time 
C)  Liver function panel 
D)  Blood glucose levels 
A)  Complete blood count 
B)  Partial thromboplastin time 
C)  Liver function panel 
D)  Blood glucose levels

Question 9

Which statement(s)made by a patient on a corticosteroid medication show(s)a need for further education?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I should increase my potassium intake." 
B)  "I may have to decrease my fluid intake." 
C)  "I will avoid weight-bearing measures." 
D)  "I will change position frequently." 
A)  "I should increase my potassium intake." 
B)  "I may have to decrease my fluid intake." 
C)  "I will avoid weight-bearing measures." 
D)  "I will change position frequently."

Question 10

A patient with type 1 diabetes was prescribed a glucocorticoid for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Which will the nurse expect in the treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  A decrease in the amount of insulin needed 
B)  No change in the amount of insulin needed 
C)  An increase in the need for carbohydrates 
D)  An increase in the insulin needed 
A)  A decrease in the amount of insulin needed 
B)  No change in the amount of insulin needed 
C)  An increase in the need for carbohydrates 
D)  An increase in the insulin needed

Question 11

A patient who has been taking glucocorticoids over the past 3 months for Crohn's disease comes in for a follow-up visit.On assessment,the nurse notes facial edema,thinning extremities,and a fatty deposition (buffalo hump)on the scapular area.The patient reports the symptoms of the Crohn's disease are "somewhat better." What will the nurse expect the treatment to be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decrease the steroid dosage by one half. 
B)  Increase the steroid dosage. 
C)  Maintain the steroid dosage. 
D)  Immediately stop the steroid dosage. 
A)  Decrease the steroid dosage by one half. 
B)  Increase the steroid dosage. 
C)  Maintain the steroid dosage. 
D)  Immediately stop the steroid dosage.

Question 12

What is the rationale for monitoring vital signs of patients receiving corticosteroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orthostatic hypotension 
B)  Malignant hyperthermia 
C)  Infection 
D)  Hyperglycemia 
A)  Orthostatic hypotension 
B)  Malignant hyperthermia 
C)  Infection 
D)  Hyperglycemia

Question 13

A patient with type 2 diabetes is being discharged on glucocorticoid (prednisone)therapy for rheumatoid arthritis.Which information will the nurse include in discharge teaching?(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  "Daily, single dose therapy should be taken in the morning." 
B)  "The metabolic needs of your body will be increased." 
C)  "Steroids should never be discontinued abruptly." 
D)  "Signs and symptoms of infections may not be evident." 
E)  "Blood glucose levels will be elevated on corticosteroid therapy." 
A)  "Daily, single dose therapy should be taken in the morning." 
B)  "The metabolic needs of your body will be increased." 
C)  "Steroids should never be discontinued abruptly." 
D)  "Signs and symptoms of infections may not be evident." 
E)  "Blood glucose levels will be elevated on corticosteroid therapy."

Question 14

Which will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient asking about the use of salt substitutes while on a sodium-restricted diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Salt substitutes may be high in potassium and should be used sparingly. 
B)  Salt substitutes are safe for unlimited use. 
C)  The salty flavor is reduced, so additional amounts are needed for desired flavor. 
D)  Salt substitutes may interact with the patient's medications. 
A)  Salt substitutes may be high in potassium and should be used sparingly. 
B)  Salt substitutes are safe for unlimited use. 
C)  The salty flavor is reduced, so additional amounts are needed for desired flavor. 
D)  Salt substitutes may interact with the patient's medications.

Question 15

Which fluid replacement method will the nurse identify for a patient on a fluid restriction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freely throughout the day and evening shift 
B)  One third of the allowed volume on each shift 
C)  Half the volume with meals and the remainder divided among shifts 
D)  As the patient desires 
A)  Freely throughout the day and evening shift 
B)  One third of the allowed volume on each shift 
C)  Half the volume with meals and the remainder divided among shifts 
D)  As the patient desires

Question 16

The nurse transcribes a new order for a patient for a fludrocortisone.When planning the time of administration,the nurse will schedule this medication to be given

Accepted Answer

A)  with breakfast and dinner. 
B)  once daily in the evening. 
C)  before meals. 
D)  with lunch. 
A)  with breakfast and dinner. 
B)  once daily in the evening. 
C)  before meals. 
D)  with lunch.

Question 17

Which condition would require mineralocorticoid replacement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Addison's disease 
B)  Diabetes insipidus 
C)  Myxedema 
D)  Glomerulonephritis 
A)  Addison's disease 
B)  Diabetes insipidus 
C)  Myxedema 
D)  Glomerulonephritis

Question 18

A patient has just received a new prescription for a corticosteroid medication.The nurse is educating a patient on symptoms to report to the health care provider.When providing this education,the nurse will inform the patient to report(Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  productive cough. 
B)  dyspnea. 
C)  confusion. 
D)  chest pain. 
E)  weight gain.
F) All of the above. 
A)  productive cough. 
B)  dyspnea. 
C)  confusion. 
D)  chest pain. 
E)  weight gain.
F) All of the above.

Question 19

The nurse is assessing a patient for adverse effects of long-term glucocorticoid therapy.Which condition would most likely be present?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dehydration 
B)  Hypotension 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Thrombocytopenia 
A)  Dehydration 
B)  Hypotension 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Thrombocytopenia

Exam 37: Corticosteroids

What is the rationale for administering glucocorticoid therapy as an adjunct to chemotherapeutic agents?

The nurse is instructing a patient about adverse effects associated with corticosteroid therapy.What information would be important to include?(Select all that apply.)

What would be primary therapeutic outcome(s)expected from fludrocortisone (Florinef)therapy?(Select all that apply.)

What are functions of glucocorticoids?(Select all that apply.)

A patient has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and will begin daily oral corticosteroid treatment.Which baseline assessment(s)would be important for a patient receiving corticosteroids?(Select all that apply.)

Which measure(s)for monitoring hydration and fluid balance would be inappropriate for the patient on steroid therapy?(Select all that apply.)

A patient on a high dosage of corticosteroids over a period of time may develop which type of psychiatric complication?

A patient has been on high-dose corticosteroid therapy for the treatment of lupus erythematosus.In addition to monitoring electrolyte levels,which laboratory studies will the nurse monitor?

Which statement(s)made by a patient on a corticosteroid medication show(s)a need for further education?

A patient with type 1 diabetes was prescribed a glucocorticoid for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Which will the nurse expect in the treatment plan?

What is the rationale for monitoring vital signs of patients receiving corticosteroids?

A patient with type 2 diabetes is being discharged on glucocorticoid (prednisone)therapy for rheumatoid arthritis.Which information will the nurse include in discharge teaching?(Select all that apply.)

Which will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient asking about the use of salt substitutes while on a sodium-restricted diet?

Which fluid replacement method will the nurse identify for a patient on a fluid restriction?

The nurse transcribes a new order for a patient for a fludrocortisone.When planning the time of administration,the nurse will schedule this medication to be given

Which condition would require mineralocorticoid replacement?

A patient has just received a new prescription for a corticosteroid medication.The nurse is educating a patient on symptoms to report to the health care provider.When providing this education,the nurse will inform the patient to report(Select all that apply.)

The nurse is assessing a patient for adverse effects of long-term glucocorticoid therapy.Which condition would most likely be present?

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