Corticosteroids: implications for nursing practice

Nurs Stand. 2002 Dec;17(12):43-53; quiz 54-5. doi: 10.7748/ns2002.12.17.12.43.c3312.

Abstract

Corticosteroids are essential in the management of various inflammatory conditions, but their adverse effects can be a problem. The authors describe the uses and effects of corticosteroids, and discuss the nursing role in minimising problems associated with their use.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Inhalation
  • Administration, Oral
  • Administration, Topical
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / classification
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Drug Monitoring / nursing*
  • Humans
  • Hypothalamus / drug effects
  • Hypothalamus / metabolism
  • Inflammation
  • Nurse's Role*
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Patient Compliance / psychology
  • Patient Selection
  • Pituitary-Adrenal System / drug effects
  • Pituitary-Adrenal System / metabolism
  • Steroids
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Steroids