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1
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dexamethasone trade name

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dexasone

2
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dexamethasone drug class

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corticosteroid

3
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dexamethasone expected effect

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decrease inflammation by suppression migration of polymorphic leukocytes, fibroblasts & immune response

4
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why use dexamethasone

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inflammation, allergies, cerebral edema, septic shock, collagen disorders, test Cushing’s, adrenocortical insufficiency, TB, menigitis, MS

5
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dexamethasone route admin

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PO, IM, IV

6
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dexamethasone adverse effects

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seizure, heart failure, pancreatitis, thromboembolism, angioedema, dysrhythmias, thrombocytopenia

7
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dexamethasone nursing implications

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assess: K, blood, urine glucose, weight, blood sugar, chest pain, I & O
teach: stress or surgery readjust dose, brushing easy, high protein diet, avoid exposure chicken pox or measles

8
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dexamethasone doses

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inflammation PO: 0.75-9mg q6-12h, IM 0.5-0.9mg q6-12h
anaphylactic shock: IV 1-6mg/kg or IV 40mg q2-6h up to 72h
cerebral edema: IV 10mg then 4-6mg IM q6h then taper over 1 week