Pharmacology NP Exam Prep: Corticosteroids and The Body

Corticosteroids are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in primary care, which makes them a huge pharmacology topic! In this video, Ashley Gamble, DNP, MSN, FNP-C breaks down how corticosteroids work in the body and why they cause so many side effects. Because these medications mimic cortisol, they affect multiple systems, including the immune system, metabolism, blood pressure, and bone health. If you’re preparing for your 3P exam, FNP exam, or AGPCNP exam, this quick review will help you connect steroid pharmacology with the clinical effects you’ll see on test day and in practice as a nurse practitioner. Table of Contents: 0:00 Introduction 1:11 What Are Corticosteroids? 2:28 How Corticosteroids Work 3:28 Effects on The Immune System 4:27 Effects on Metabolism 6:07 Effects on Bones and Muscles 6:55 Effects on the HPA Axis 💜To join SMNP's Facebook group of over 38,000 of aspiring and certified nurse practitioners, please visit:   / 267012347866239   💜To access our free resources including free live classes, tip sheets, videos, blog, podcast and more, please visit: https://www.npreviews.com/resources?u... #nursepractitionerlife #nursepractitionerstudent #nursepractitioners #nursepractitioners #nursepractitioner #nurses #nurse #npstudent #npboardprep #npboards #aanp #ancc