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    Bernard has been prescribed beclomethasone to treat his newly diagnosed asthma. Beclomethasone is an inhaled corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation in the lungs with minimal systemic absorption and adverse effects. Common side effects of inhaled beclomethasone include throat irritation and hoarseness. Mrs. Jones has been prescribed hydrocortisone to treat her bronchitis. Hydrocortisone is a systemic corticosteroid that reduces inflammation throughout the body and must be slowly tapered off to avoid adrenal suppression. Common side effects of systemic corticosteroids include fluid retention, mood changes, and increased risk of infection.

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    Bernard has been prescribed beclomethasone to treat his newly diagnosed asthma. Beclomethasone is an inhaled corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation in the lungs with minimal systemic absorption and adverse effects. Common side effects of inhaled beclomethasone include throat irritation and hoarseness. Mrs. Jones has been prescribed hydrocortisone to treat her bronchitis. Hydrocortisone is a systemic corticosteroid that reduces inflammation throughout the body and must be slowly tapered off to avoid adrenal suppression. Common side effects of systemic corticosteroids include fluid retention, mood changes, and increased risk of infection.

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    Bernard has been prescribed beclomethasone to treat his newly diagnosed asthma. Beclomethasone is an inhaled corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation in the lungs with minimal systemic absorption and adverse effects. Common side effects of inhaled beclomethasone include throat irritation and hoarseness. Mrs. Jones has been prescribed hydrocortisone to treat her bronchitis. Hydrocortisone is a systemic corticosteroid that reduces inflammation throughout the body and must be slowly tapered off to avoid adrenal suppression. Common side effects of systemic corticosteroids include fluid retention, mood changes, and increased risk of infection.

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    1. Bernard has been placed on a beclomethasone (Beclovent) to be taken 1, 2, 3, 5
    as a respiratory inhalant q.i.d. He is newly diagnosed with asthma and
    very concerned about taking “steroids.”
    a. What type of “steroid” is beclomethasone, and what are the
    therapeutic actions of this type of “steroid”?
    b. What are the most common adverse effects for clients taking
    inhaled beclomethasone?
    2. Mrs. Jones has been diagnosed with bronchitis, and hydrocortisone 1, 2, 3, 5
    (Cortef) has been added to her medication regimen to treat inflammation.
    You have been assigned to care for Mrs. Jones during clinical.
    a. What are the key nursing concepts when implementing
    hydrocortisone therapy?
    b. After receiving corticosteroids for a prolonged period of time,
    explain the pathophysiology for discontinuing the medication
    slowly.
    c. What are the most common adverse effects of systemic
    corticosteroids?

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