title: Corticosteroids: implications for nursing practice.
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.
authors.affiliation: School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea.
authors.forename: Howard
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Griffiths
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jordan
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007031:Hypothalamus / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D007249:Inflammation; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology; D018579:Patient Selection; D010913:Pituitary-Adrenal System / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D013256:Steroids; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids