Maryville U. Pharm NURS615 Exam 3 with Actual Questions and Verified Answers

Maryville U. Pharm NURS615 Exam 3 with Actual Questions and Verified Answers What hormones are produced by the adrenal gland and maintain homeostasis? ANSWER Corticosteroids/glucocorticoids/steroids What is an endogenous glucocorticoid? ANSWER Cortisol What are the 3 categories of steroid hormones? ANSWER 1. Glucocorticoids 2. Mineralcorticoids 3. Adrenal Sex Hormones What is the MOA of corticosteroids? ANSWER 1. Inhibits the immune and inflammatory system 2. Inhibits arachidonic acid metabolism 3. Inhibits production of ILK-1, TNF, and other cytokines 4. Impairs lymphocytes and inhibits tissue repair Examples of glucocorticoid medications ANSWER hydrocortisone, prednisone, methyprednisolone, dexamethasone What is long-term glucocorticoid use indicated for? ANSWER Life-threatening conditions or severe disabling symptoms What is short-term glucocorticoid use indicated for? ANSWER Self-limiting conditions