NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions on Endocrine System Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is educating a group of students on the effects of corticosteroids. It would be appropriate for the nurse to identify the following adverse effects associated with corticosteroids.
Correct Answer: A, B, E
Rationale: Corticosteroids cause mood changes, suppress immunity, and promote weight gain via fluid retention and fat redistribution. They cause hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia, and hypokalemia, not hyperkalemia.
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Question 5 of 5
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