NUR 2474 PhaRm QUiz modUle 8 QUeSTioNS aNd CoRReCT
aNSweRS (VeRiFied) | laTeST UPdaTe 2026/2027 | GRaded
a+ | BRaNd New | 100% GUaRaNTeed PaSS
A patient taking steroids comes down with the flu. The nurse in the clinic may tell the
patient to do what? - correct answers-Take extra dose of steroids as extra stress
situations or illness may need extra steroids and cortisol to help!
A patient leaving the hospital questions the nurse about why he has to use insulin while
he is at home since her is not a diabetic, but is taking a steroid. What must the nurse
educate here? - correct answers-Steroids cause hyperglycemia. He must take his blood
sugar and use insulin to correct it as needed.
Adverse effects of steroid use - correct answers-Hyperglycemia
Slows growth in children
hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and edema
Adrenal insuffiency
Osteoporosis
Pneumonia from immunosuppression
Myopathy- increase in muscle due to enlargement
Psychological s/s like memory issues and confusion and depression
Cataracts and glaucoma
PUD
Steroids - correct answers--sone
cortisone
fluticasone
prednisone
, Nursing interventions for opioid use - correct answers-Assess RR and breathing
Assess BP, HR,Temp
Assist patient in changing positions
Stool softener
Bladder scans
Fall precautions
Antiemetic
Assess pupil size
Assess abdominal pain
TCDB
Withdrawal and tolerance education
Diphenhydramine for itchyTolerance - correct answers-increased doses of the
medication are required to obtain the same therapeutic response
Physical Dependence - correct answers-the body gets used to the drug and you cannot
stop it abruptly or else withdrawal will happen. Have to wean person off drug
Addiction - correct answers-the patient takes the medication not as prescribed, often
for pleasure
Most patients... - correct answers-take opioid medications as prescribed without any
issues
PCA pump - correct answers-Patient controlled analgesic administered intravenously
with a machine and a button.
How do PCAs Pumps work? - correct answers-The patient presses a button and they
will get medication. They can only press the button a certain amount of times per hour.
PCA pump order example - correct answers-Patient can get 1 mg every 8 minutes, but
no more than 5 doses per hour
-There are certain lock out features on the pump that will not allow patient medication if
they take too many doses.
aNSweRS (VeRiFied) | laTeST UPdaTe 2026/2027 | GRaded
a+ | BRaNd New | 100% GUaRaNTeed PaSS
A patient taking steroids comes down with the flu. The nurse in the clinic may tell the
patient to do what? - correct answers-Take extra dose of steroids as extra stress
situations or illness may need extra steroids and cortisol to help!
A patient leaving the hospital questions the nurse about why he has to use insulin while
he is at home since her is not a diabetic, but is taking a steroid. What must the nurse
educate here? - correct answers-Steroids cause hyperglycemia. He must take his blood
sugar and use insulin to correct it as needed.
Adverse effects of steroid use - correct answers-Hyperglycemia
Slows growth in children
hypernatremia, hypokalemia, and edema
Adrenal insuffiency
Osteoporosis
Pneumonia from immunosuppression
Myopathy- increase in muscle due to enlargement
Psychological s/s like memory issues and confusion and depression
Cataracts and glaucoma
PUD
Steroids - correct answers--sone
cortisone
fluticasone
prednisone
, Nursing interventions for opioid use - correct answers-Assess RR and breathing
Assess BP, HR,Temp
Assist patient in changing positions
Stool softener
Bladder scans
Fall precautions
Antiemetic
Assess pupil size
Assess abdominal pain
TCDB
Withdrawal and tolerance education
Diphenhydramine for itchyTolerance - correct answers-increased doses of the
medication are required to obtain the same therapeutic response
Physical Dependence - correct answers-the body gets used to the drug and you cannot
stop it abruptly or else withdrawal will happen. Have to wean person off drug
Addiction - correct answers-the patient takes the medication not as prescribed, often
for pleasure
Most patients... - correct answers-take opioid medications as prescribed without any
issues
PCA pump - correct answers-Patient controlled analgesic administered intravenously
with a machine and a button.
How do PCAs Pumps work? - correct answers-The patient presses a button and they
will get medication. They can only press the button a certain amount of times per hour.
PCA pump order example - correct answers-Patient can get 1 mg every 8 minutes, but
no more than 5 doses per hour
-There are certain lock out features on the pump that will not allow patient medication if
they take too many doses.
