Rheumatoid Arthritis: Case of Mrs A taking glucocorticoids
Mrs. A has been taking high doses of glucocorticoids for much of the past 2 years to control severe rheumatoid arthritis.
Mrs. A has been taking high doses of glucocorticoids for much of the past 2 years to control severe rheumatoid arthritis. She has now developed hypertension and type 2 diabetes and would like to stop taking the cortisone because of the unwanted changes in her appearance.
Discussion Questions
How does Cushing’s syndrome affect the individual?
Discuss how hypertension and diabetes have developed and the potential complications of these conditions.
Discuss other potential problems that Mrs. A may experience resulting from long-term use of glucocorticoids
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CUSHING SYNDROME: is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body’s tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol and sometimes called as hypercortisolism. USE OF GLUCOCORTICOIDS: These medicines are highly effective in stopping dama…
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Mrs A has been taking high doses of glucocorticoids for much of the past 2 years to control severe rheumatoid arthritis. She has now developed hypertension and type 2 diabetes and would like to stop taking the cortisone because of the unwanted changes in her appearance.
Discussion Questions
How does Cushing’s syndrome affect the individual?
Discuss how hypertension and diabetes have developed and the potential complications of these conditions.
Discuss other potential problems that Mrs. A may experience resulting from long-term use of glucocorticoids
Solution Preview
CUSHING SYNDROME: is a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body’s tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol and sometimes called as hypercortisolism. USE OF GLUCOCORTICOIDS: are highly effective in stopping dama…
