title: An overview of steroid use and its potential side-effects.
abstract: Steroids are prescribed for their physiological and pharmacological effects: they have an antiinflammatory influence and suppress immune responses. However, this can cause side-effects. Assessment for the development of side-effects and advice on avoiding infection and injury are essential aspects of the care of patients taking steroids.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin.
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Noone
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002386:Cataract / Q000139:chemically induced; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D007239:Infections / Q000139:chemically induced; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D012307:Risk Factors; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D013256:Steroids / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013256:Steroids