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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 33 : Adrenal Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is concerned about the body changes that have resulted from long-term prednisone therapy for the treatment of asthma. Which expected effect of this drug therapy would cause a change in the patient's appearance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Facial erythema, weight gain, hirsutism, and 'moon face' (characteristic of Cushing's syndrome) are possible body changes that may occur with long-term prednisone therapy.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is taking fludrocortisone for Addison's disease, and his wife is concerned about all of the problems that may occur with this therapy. When teaching them about therapy with this drug, the nurse will include which information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Patients receiving fludrocortisone need to take it with food or milk to minimize gastrointestinal upset. Weight gain of 5 pounds or more in 1 week needs to be reported to the physician, abrupt withdrawal is not recommended because it may precipitate an adrenal crisis. Adverse effects are related to fluid retention and may include heart failure and hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
When monitoring a patient who is taking a systemically administered glucocorticoid, the nurse will monitor for signs of which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Systemic glucocorticoid drugs may cause potassium depletion, hyperglycemia, and hypernatremia. The other options are incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
A glucocorticoid is prescribed for a patient. The nurse checks the patient's medical history knowing that glucocorticoid therapy is contraindicated in which disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contraindications to the administration of glucocorticoids include drug allergy and may include cataracts, glaucoma, peptic ulcer disease, mental health problems, and diabetes mellitus. The other options are indications for glucocorticoids.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who has been on long-term corticosteroid therapy has had surgery to correct an abdominal hernia. The nurse keeps in mind that which potential effect of this medication may have the most impact on the patient's recovery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Muscle weakness and osteoporosis may also result from long-term therapy, but delayed wound healing would have the most impact on the patient's recovery from abdominal surgery at this time. Hypertension, not hypotension, may result from long-term corticosteroid therapy.