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Glucocorticoids
pharmacology exam 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |