This medicatoin can cause hypokalemia, hypernatremia, and fluid overload
Starts with
B
A patient on AndroGel may experience deepening of the voice, gynecomastia, jaundice, impotence, or ________________ changes
Starts with
C
A syndrome that involves excess hair growth, hyperglycemia, fluid retention, moon face, striae, and a buffalo hump
Starts with
D
A patient with extreme thirst and excessive urine output may have __________ insipidus
Starts with
E
A female hormone that can be used for severe acne, heavy periods, or birth control
Starts with
F
This hormone encourages maturation of sperm and ova
Starts with
G
Hormones have numerous roles including regulation of sexual function, metabolism, fluid & electrolyte balance, and ______________ and development
Starts with
H
This hormone maintains early pregnancy before other hormones kick in
Starts with
I
Because steroids affect the immune system they do a good job of reducing _______________
Starts with
J
A patient taking long term cortisone may be admitted for insulin levels that are ______________
Starts with
K
desmopressin (DDAVP) should be used carefully in patients with CHF or _____________ disease
Starts with
L
This hormone stimulates ovulation
Starts with
M
A patient with hyperthyroidism may be thin, flushed and hot, tachycardic, and _________________
Starts with
N
A patient with prostate issues should __________ take androgens
Starts with
O
High doses or long term therapy of dexamethasone (Decadron) can result in this musculoskeletal disorder
Starts with
P
This hormone helps promote milk production for breast feeding
Starts with
Q
Steroids should never be stopped __________
Starts with
R
This is used to treat hyperthyroidism but the nurse needs to watch for thyrotoxicosis
Starts with
S
This med may cause edema & bone pain and shouldn't be given if there is epiphyseal closure
Starts with
T
Patients taking progesterone should avoid smoking because of an increased risk for ______________ events
Starts with
U
Is may seem _____________, but a patient with breast cancer may be prescribed an anabolic steroid
Starts with
V
A patient taking ______________ should be monitored closely for edema, hypertension, severe headache, & bounding pulses
Starts with
W
A patient may take Synthroid for cold intolerance, fatigue, anorexia, bradycardia, and ______________ gain
Starts with
X
Along with severe mood instability, a patient with Grave's may have this facial symptom: e___________________
Starts with
Y
It may get __________ if your patient makes changes to their hormone medications- make sure they take them at the same time and do not to change brands
Starts with
Z
A patient with hypothyroidism will likey be constantly cold, never wanting to eat, and always trying to catch some
