Steroid Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

the nurse is caring for a client with Caron's disease who develops a fever and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) with tan, feral-smelling urine. which of the following information should the nurse teach the client? a. about the effects of corticosteroid use on immune function b. to empty the bladder before and after sexual intercourse c. about fistula formation between the bowel and bladder d. to clean the perineal area carefully after any stools - correct answer c. about fist...

APHY 102 Midterm Exam QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is a hormone and how does it act? - ANSWER Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. What is a paracrine gland? - ANSWER a secretion that enters interstitial fluid but affects only neighboring cells What is an autocrine gland? - ANSWER ...

Rheobase - the lowest point on a strength duration curve at an infinitely long pulse duration Chronaxie time - the pulse width at twice the rheobase value. It approximates the most efficient stimulation pulse duration Charge (formula) - Charge= I(current) x T(time) Furman's formula - Energy(microjoules)= I(current)xV(voltage)xT(pulse width) Ohms law formula - Voltage(electromotive force)= I(current/flow of electrons) x R(resistance to current flow in ohms) Functional Refractory P...

STUDY GUIDE MSK OA and RA What are the signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis?  Destruction of cartilage and narrowing of the joint space  Most common in females after 55  Fingers, knees, hips and spine most commonly affected joints (most common fingers)  Usually asymmetrical joint pain that develops slowly and accompanies or follows physical activity  Morning stiffness that lasts <1 hour, resumes at end of the day or after activity  Joints are cool with possible crep...

DAANCE PRACTICE TEST EXAM 2023/2024 The "T" wave on an ECG tracing is evidence of what change in polarization? - CORRECT ANSWER-Repolarization of the ventricles What anatomical structure located at the top of the larynx closes the airway and prevents foreign bodies from entering the trachea? - CORRECT ANSWER-The epiglottis Which structure is most likely to cause obstruction of the airway when an anesthetized patient is lying in a supine position? - CORRECT ANSWER-The tongue What i...

2024 APEA 3P FINAL EXAM WITH GUARANTEED A+ ANSWERS FROM EXPERT 1. Which medicationcancauseafalsepositiveresult foramphetaminesina urine drug screen? A- Metformin B- Lisinopril C- Glyburide D- Bupropion 2. Pregnant womenareevaluatedforsyphilis withserologytestingbecause: A- Syphilisduringpregnancypredisposesthefetustospontaneouslyabortion or thenewborn to havesyphilis B- Hormonalchangesassociated withpregnancy maytrigger activation of latent syphilis C- Syphilis maybepassedtothef...

Pediatric Nursing-Communicable Disease Questions And Answers 2023 What is the primary prevention of disease? - ANS-Immunization How do you control the spread of disease to others? - ANS-Reduce risk of crosstransmission of organisms Infection Control Policies Handwashing Children With Immunodeficiency - ANS-Receiving Steroid Therapy Other immunosuppressive therapies Generalized malignancies Immunologic disorder What is Varicella? - ANS-Chicken Pox How is Varicella Transmitted? - ANS-...

Hurst Review Notes for NCLEX | Verified | Latest Update COMPLETE SUMMARISED NOTES 2023 HURST REVIEW FLUID + ELECTROLYTES 1. HORMONAL REGULATION OF FLUID VOLUME a. ALDOSTERONE (steroid, mineralocorticoid) i. Stored in adrenal glands—on top of kidneys ii. When blood volume gets low (vomiting, hemorrhage, etc.): 1. Aldosterone secretion ↑  RETAIN SODIUM/WATER  blood volume goes UP ↑ a. **Diseases w/ TOO MUCH aldosterone: retain sodium + water i. Cushing’s—too much of ALL...

port participation •Exposure to insects •Jewelry/metals/chemicals •Family history Is it: Local or systemic Pruritus- all day or worse at night Uticaria - duration Pigmented changes Pigmentation/Changes of the skin Diff diagnosis Correct Answer: Nevi- brown, beige or pink(< 5mm) Melanoma Related to pregnancy- melasma (mask of pregnancy) Addison disease Side effect of medication- steroid therapy skin lesions Correct Answer: Macule - flat, nonpalpable (freckle, petechia) Papule - PALPA...