Cortisol Chronicles
The hormone corticosteroids mimic.
What is Adrenal cortex hormones
These are lab levels that can be monitored to check for nephrotoxicity.
What is BUN, Creatinine, GFR?
This is the prototype of potassium sparing diuretics
What is spirolactone?
Two signs or symptoms for fluid/electrolyte depletion
What is hypotension and weak thready pulse?
The reason you should not stop corticosteroid therapy abruptly
What is adrenal crisis? Always taper
This is the reason we check trough or random levels.
What is to ensure therapeutic range and prevent toxicity?
This electrolyte imbalance may be cause when a patient is taking furosemide and digoxin concurrently
What is hypokalemia?
This is the prototype for bulk forming laxative for chronic constipation.
What is Psyllium (Metamucil)
This is a side effect of corticosteroid that can exacerbate diabetes.
These are two black box warnings associated with gentamicin use.
What is ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity?
This electrolyte needs to be monitored closely during diuretic use
What is Potassium?
A major adverse effect from chronic stimulant laxative use
What is Fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
Cushingoid features is a long term effect of corticosteroid therapy that is characterized by this.
What is moon face and buffalo hump?
This is the black-box warning for fluoroquinolones
Tendon rupture and tendinitis
This is the diuretic given when renal impairment is present.
What is furosemide?
It can retain toxins in the gut
An important teaching point related to corticosteroid use and the immune system.
What is Avoid sick contacts and report fever immediately?
This is an important teaching point for rifampin for clients taking it related to color
What is Red-orange urine, tears, and sweat?
The reason spironolactone users should avoid salt substitutes
What is they contain potassium and increase the risk of hyperkalemia?
The reason clients are instructed to take 8oz of water with pysillium.
What is avoid obstruction?