Corticosteroid

Corticosteroids are often used in treating things such as asthma, arthritis, sickness, and inflammation. Both types of steroids are widely used in the medical field and both have the potential to have positive effects on patients who use them. But, anabolics…

First, we reviewed several literatures and found that asthma is a growing public health problem in the United States. At the time of the study, the disease was estimated to affect 39.5 million people of which 10.5 million are children age less than 18 years old (CDC, 2011). The highest prevalence was among Black Non-Hispanics (10.5%), Hispanics (10.2%), and Whites (7.9%). Other subgroups with high prevalence rates were children ages 0-15 with a prevalence of (9.4%), American Indians/ Alaska…

Like most of my colleagues, I entered medical school uncertain of specialty choice. However, I soon became interested in dermatology during my first rotation in the clinical years. It was my second week in internal medicine; the case was simple eczema with rash as it looks for me. The dermatology team came, from this presentation, they found out he had mycosis fungoides, and were able to confirm it with multiple skin biopsy. I was fascinated by their work, how they could diagnose and prevent…

Bursae are closed fluid filled sacs that develop after birth and number over 140 within the body (Baumbach, Lobo, Badyine, Mutschler, & Kanz, 2014). Bursitis occurs after acute or chronic trauma, crystal deposition, or systematic disease. Trauma, pressure on the bursa, and/or occupational hazards were determined to be the chief cause of bursitis in 21 of 26 studies included in a systematic review by Sayegh and Strauch (2014). Bursitis can be classified as non-septic (NSB) or septic (SB).…

with differentials, liver function test, serum bilirubin, and Monospot test. Advised patient to rest, stay hydrated, and avoid contact sports or any trauma for at least 1 month. Discharged with Ibuprofen 800mg. Follow up with PCP. 2. Prednisone corticosteroid IM. Discussion • Results of monospot test were positive, elevated lymphocyte count and liver function test showed elevated serum transaminases. CBC with differentials showed elevated WBC count and elevated lymphocyte count. Elevated ESR…

Tammy is a 17 year old girl who was just diagnosed with asthma. Asthma is defined as a chronic condition in which the airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath (Staff, 2015). Asthma affects people of all ages, but it usually presents in childhood. There are approximately more than 25 million people living with asthma in the US and 7 million of them are children (NIH, 2014). There is no cure for…

As the patient is diabetic elevating the legs can cause neuropathy, which can again lead to risk of having DVT. Answer 2: Prednisolone is a corticosteroid drug, it has been prescribed to this patient as he is suffering from chronic inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the case study, while administering the medications the patient admits that he has not taken prednisolone and is a…

Matthew Sawyer Centura College LPN Program Student Ms. Martin, BSN Nutrition-Crohn’s Disease April 2017 What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s Disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease and is also known as Crohn Syndrome and Regional enteritis. It can affect every part of the intestinal tract from mouth to anus. Usually Crohn’s Disease effects the end of the small intestine. Twenty percent of people with Crohn’s Disease has a blood family member who suffers from some type of inflammatory…

system. A few of them often present in children include cancer and organ transplants. Some children are also born with immune systems that do not function correctly. Other causes include children who are HIV positive or use medications such as Corticosteroids. When a child has a compromised immune system they are selectable to many pathogens from their environment. Most of these…

beneficial for patients who have a milder form oft the disease. Furthermore, inhibitors like pyridostigmine may cause bradycardia, particularly in elderly patients. Doses in high amounts also cause increased muscle cramps, sweating, and diarrhea. Corticosteroids can also be used to inhibit the immune system and antibody production. However, the adverse effects of long-term use include diabetes, weight gain, loss of bone mass, and higher risks of infections. Other immunosuppressants, such as…