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dedylja [7]
1 year ago
9

A patient is prescribed corticosteroid therapy. what would be priority information for the nurse tot give the patient who is pre

scribed long-term corticosteroid therapy?
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katrin [286]1 year ago
6 0

A patient is prescribed corticosteroid therapy. The patient that is at an increased risk for developing infection would be priority information for the nurse to give the patient who is prescribed long-term corticosteroid therapy.

Rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), asthma, allergies, and many other conditions are treated with corticosteroid medications. Additionally, these medications aid in immune system suppression, which helps transplant recipients avoid organ rejection. Additionally, corticosteroids are used to treat Addison's disease, a relatively uncommon condition in which the adrenal glands fail to produce even the smallest quantity of corticosteroids required by the body.

Depending on the condition being treated, there are many different ways to administer corticosteroids:

by mouth Inflammation and pain related to some chronic conditions, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, are treated with tablets, capsules, or syrups. by nasal spray and inhaler. These medications aid in reducing asthmatic and allergic rhinitis-related inflammation.

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