Endocrine medications
Endocrine medications ( 7 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the medication regimen of a client with diabetes who is also prescribed corticosteroids. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following potential effects?
Incorrect. Corticosteroids can cause hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
Incorrect. Hypotension is not a common adverse effect of corticosteroids.
Correct. Corticosteroids can increase blood glucose levels and lead to hyperglycemia. The nurse should monitor the client's blood glucose levels closely and adjust the diabetes management plan accordingly.
Incorrect. Hyperkalemia is not directly associated with corticosteroid use.
C) Correct. Corticosteroids can increase blood glucose levels and lead to hyperglycemia. The nurse should monitor the client's blood glucose levels closely and adjust the diabetes management plan accordingly.
A) Incorrect. Corticosteroids can cause hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
B) Incorrect. Hypotension is not a common adverse effect of corticosteroids.
D) Incorrect. Hyperkalemia is not directly associated with corticosteroid use.