A 35-year-old female patient taking oral contraceptives is prescribed steroid therapy. What is a priority teaching point for this patient?
1. Consider adding another form of contraception while using both medications.
2. These medications do not interact. No changes need to be made.
3. Measure your weight daily.
4. Avoid the use of salt.
Question 2A patient comes into the emergency department with manifestations of Addisonian crisis. What should the nurse expect to provide to this patient?
1. intravenous fluids
2. warm blankets
3. thyroid replacement hormone
4. blood transfusion
Question 3A patient with an adrenal gland alteration does not understand why his skin is tanning when he does not spend any time outdoors in the sun. What should the nurse do to address the patient's concern?
1. ask if the patient is still taking steroids prescribed for another illness
2. ask the patient what time of day he is outdoors
3. auscultate the patient's lung sounds
4. palpate the patient's thyroid gland
Question 4A patient with Cushing syndrome is concerned about having a head cold every few weeks. What should the nurse do to address this patient's concern?
1. assess for protein and vitamin intake
2. plan for frequent rest periods
3. encourage daily weights
4. review coping strategies
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