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Medical Surgical nursing – Endocrine Questions and Answers Grade A+ 2023 Last document update:   ago

Corticosteroids - -released by adrenal cortex, effect every cell on the body. used to treat adrenocortical disorders, immunosuppression, and reduce inflammation -Common corticosteroids - -hydrocortisone, methlprednisilone, prednisone, dexamethasone -uses of corticosteroids - -allergies, Addison's, inflammation, cerebral edema, anaphylactic reaction -Corticosteroid side effects - -sodium retention, nausea, acne, anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, increased appetite, impaired wound healing,...