Steroids

Question 1

Betamethasone

Question 2

Dexamethasone

Question 3

Cortisone

Question 4

Methylprednisolone*

Answer 4

Indication: Inflammation, allergy, autoimmune disorders

Action: Suppress inflammation and normal immune response

Nursing Considerations:
● Monitor for too much steroids
  ○ Cushing’s symptoms; buffalo hump
● Side effects
  ○ Immunosuppression
  ○ Hyperglycemia
  ○ Osteoporosis
  ○ Delayed wound healing