Corticosteroids

What suffix do corticosteroids typically end with?

How do Corticosteroids work? Select all that apply

• prevent inflammation, suppress airway mucus production,

• suppress airway mucus production,

• promote response to receptors in the bronchi.

• Also help to reduce airway edema.

How can corticosteroids be administered?

• IV, IM, oral or topical (topical is for localized inflammatory responses)

• SubQ, oral, IV

• SubQ, IM, Oral, Topical for localized inflammation

• Oral, IV, Topical for systemic inflammatory responses

When are corticosteroids used? Select all that apply

• To treat hypoglycemia

• Short term use for emergency situations involving airway or allergic responses

• Long term use to treat chronic respiratory or immune conditions.

• to treat diabetes mellitus

What action should a patient do after if given steroids orally?

• Nothing

• To take medications4 hours in between when taking steroids

• Eat before using orally to prevent GI upset

• Rinse their mouth out after use to prevent the growth of candidiasis

What are signs of candidiasis?

• White patches

• Sores in the mouth

• Redness

• All of the above

What does long term use of steroids affect?

• increases the ability of the adrenal medulla

• decreases the ability of the adrenal cortex

• Increases the ability of the adrenal cortex

• decreases the ability of the adrenal medulla

Answer explanation

The adrenal cortex takes part in steroidogenesis, producing glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgen precursors.

T/F: Steroids need to be tapered off

• True

• False

What should be monitored when taking steroids?

• Vision

• Temperature

• Blood glucose

• Hearing

Answer explanation

Monitor blood glucose with long term use. Can cause increased bloodsugars. Would use cautiously in diabetics

T/f=Steroids do not need to be taken with food.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Steroids should be administered with food/meals