A patient receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy has a new temperature of 38.5°C and productive cough. Which finding should the nurse report first?
Correct answer: C. Fever with a productive cough
- A. Increased appetite after the morning dose
- B. Mild facial rounding over several weeks
- C. Fever with a productive cough
- D. Difficulty sleeping after an evening dose
Explanation
Corticosteroids suppress immune and inflammatory responses, so infection may develop with less obvious symptoms and requires prompt reporting. Appetite changes, facial rounding and insomnia are common adverse effects but are less urgent than possible infection.
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Endocrine pharmacology includes insulin preparations, oral antidiabetic drugs, thyroid and antithyroid medicines, corticosteroids, sex hormones and drugs affecting calcium balance. Questions address onset and duration, administration, monitoring, hypoglycaemia, steroid adverse effects and the difference between replacing a deficient hormone and suppressing excessive hormone activity.
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