Hydrocortisone - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Cane- place on strong side, move with weak a. Hand grip level at client’s greater trochanter b. Elbows flexed at 15 to 30 degrees c. Hold 4-6 inches from the side of the foot d. Hold in the unaffected side and move together with the weaker side e. Inspect the cane tips regularly for worn rubber f. For client with 1 upper extremity, hemicanes or quadripod canes are used g. For walker, instruct client to put all 4 points of the walker on the floow before putting weight on the hand piec...

Hydrocortisone Correct Answer-* Trade: Cortef * Classification: corticosteroid * Uses: severe inflammation, asthma, COPD * Precautions: pregnancy, breastfeeding, diabetes, osteoporosis, hypothyroidism * Contraindications: fungal infection, hypersensitivity * Side effects: flushing, sweating, hypertension, diarrhea, nausea * Nursing implications: assess potassium, blood and urine glucose for long-term therapy, BP and pulse, I&O, infection, mental status, and GI effects (nausea, ...

Pharmacology Drug Cards for HESITRADE NAME: (Flonase, Flovent) CLASSIFICATION: Synthetic steroids of glucocorticoid family of drugs ACTIONS: Fluticasone mimics the naturally-occurring hormone produced by the adrenal glands, cortisol or hydrocortisone. The exact mechanism of action of fluticasone is unknown. Fluticasone has potent anti-inflammatory actions. Onset: 1-3 wk. Peak: 4-8hr. INDIDCATIONS: Seasonal allergy rhinitis ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION: Intranasal 100 mcg (1 inhalation) per nostr...

Part 1 of 6 - Part 1 40.0/ 60.0 Points From chapter 17 (17.1-17.11) Question 1 of 25 4.0/ 4.0 Points Stage one of GAS is called the alarm reaction. This is short-term stress, the fight-or-flight response, mediated by the hormones and from the adrenal medulla. • A. Epinephrine; norepinephrine • B. Insulin; glucagon • C. Cortisol; hydrocortisone • D. Aldosterone; angiot

Exam 3: NUR2790 / NUR 2790 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Professional Nursing III / PN3 | Exam Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: Emergency care of the client in Addisons crisis include which of the following intervention? Answer: Hydrocortisone sodium IV bolus Question: what types of shock are included in distributive shock (select all that apply) Answer: -Neurogenic -anaphylactic Question: A nurse is planning care for a clien...

Which one best describes lesions associated with condyloma acuminatum? a. Verruciform b. Plaque-like c. Vesicular d. Bullous a 39yo female has completed course of amox for strep throat. LMP was 2wks ago, says it was normal. On exam, there's erythema of extern. genitalia w/small amount of white discharge. Micro wet prep reveals few clue cells, but many budding hyphae. No WBCs. Which one would be the most appropriate treatment? a. Metronidazole 500mg BID x7 days b. OTC hydrocortisone 1%...

NAPLEX EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS Patient has status epilepticus. Which medication would most likely be administered first in the ER? A. Dilantin B. Ativan C. Keppra D. Depakote - correct answer B- is the correct answer. First line choice for status epilepticus for acute seizures when IV access is available. If no IV access, Diazepam rectal gel is drug of choice. How much elemental iron is in ferrous sulfate OTC A. 325mg B. 324mg C. 27mg D. 65mg - correct answer D is co...

1. A client is diagnosed with springtime allergic conjunctivitis. The nurse predicts the client will be prescribed which otic solution? A) Brimonidine B) Gatifloxacin C) Betaxolol D) Nedocromil Answer: D Rationale: Mast cell stabilizers, such as nedocromil, are ophthalmic drugs useful in a client who has allergic conjunctivitis during the spring. Brimonidine is used to lower IOP in clients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic. Betaxolol is a be...

1. How many 250mg capsules are needed to fill the following prescription? Amoxicillin 500mg TID for 10 days. A: 20 B: 40 C: 60 D: 80 Answer : C: 60 2. To make 1L of a 0.225% NaCl solution using SWFI and NS, how many mL of NS will be used? A: 250mL B: 333mL C: 667mL D: 750mL Answer : A: 250mL 3. How many grams of hydrocortisone powder should be used to prepare 1lb of a 0.25% hydrocortisone cream? A: 1.14 g B: 1.2 g C: 113.5 g D: 120 g Answer : A: 1.14 g

What pack size of hydrocortisone cream is GSL? : 10g What pack size of hydrocortisone cream is P? : 15g What indication and duration is codeine specifically licensed for? : Mild to moderate pain for a max of 3 days From what age are chloramphenicol eye drops licensed? : 2 and above What is the max quantity of paracetamol and aspirin (non-effervescent) tablets allowed to be sold OTC? : 100 (although practically less can be sold due to pack size) What are the limitations on psuedoephed...