Question

The nurse is discussing the use of corticosteroids with a group of nursing students and tells that students that both men and women who take corticosteroids are at risk for what side effect?

1. Infertility
2. Osteoporosis
3. Hypertension
4. Paget’s disease

11.

The nurse should monitor a client for which effect of a drug interaction in a client taking thyroid hormones and a beta blocker?

1. Tachycardia
2. Hypoglycemia
3. Prolonged bleeding
4. Visual changes

12.

What is the best position for the client after the administration of a bisphosphonate medication?

1. Supine
2. Prone
3. High Fowler’s
4. Lateral recumbent

13.

Which hormone is released in the presence of low blood volume?

1. growth hormone (GH)
2. antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
3. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
4. thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Answer 1