Assignment:Release of Corticosteroids
Assignment:Release of Corticosteroids
Assignment:Release of Corticosteroids
Describe the diurnal rhythm of the release of
corticosteroids ( 1 learning objectives)Why most corticosteroids must be
tapered when discontinued after a long -term used?( 2 learning objectives) you
are caring for a seven year old child has been prescribed a
beclomethasone(Beclovent) inhaler for San exacerbation of asthmaWhat essential
nursing considerations are required for this child? Why are these essential?(
3,5 learning objectives)
4 You are caring for a 41 year old adult who has been
prescribed Decadron for a severe allergic reactions What essential nursing
considerations are required for this adult? Why are these essential?( 3,5 learning
objectives)
Assignment:Release of Corticosteroids
Assignment:Release of Corticosteroids
5 You are caring for a 72 year old adult who has been
prescribed prednisone for an exacerbation of COPD What essential nursing
considerations are required for this older adult? Why are these essential?( 3,5
learning objectives)
Group Assignment:
1 Corticosteroids have many adverse reactions prepared a
list of adverse reactions for each adverse reaction, determine nursing
assessments or nursing measures essential to monitoring the adverse reaction or
to treat the adverse reactions what is the rationale for each assessment or
nursing measure? (2 learning objectives)
2 Develop a teaching plan for an adult patient prescribed
prednisone for an exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis What are the most
essential teaching points to stress to patients taking prednisone?( 5 learning
objectives)
Clinical Assignment:
1 Select a patient taking an adrenocortical agentwhat
classification does the drug belongs to? Why is the patient taking this drug?
Describe the therapeutic actions, indications, pharmacokinetics,
contraindications, the most common adverse reactions,and the important
drug-drug interactions for the drug(2 learning objectives)
2 Select a patient taking an adrenocortical agent Compare
and contrast this drug to the prototype drugs prednisone and
fludrocortisoneDiscuss similarities and differences among the drugs(4
learning objectives)
Web Assignment:
1 Conduct an internet search to determine how frequently
adrenocortical agents are used What is the most commonly prescribed
adrenocortical agent? What are the nursing considerations associated with the
use of this drug? How can you utilize this research in your nursing practice?(
5 learning objectives)
2 Explain the control of the synthesis and secretion,and
physiological effects of the adrenocortical agentsUse the internet to research
support for your answer(1 learning objectives)
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