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Which of the following should be avoided in patients with advanced or decompensated heart failure?
Which of the following should be avoided in patients with advanced or decompensated heart failure?
Why should corticosteroids be avoided in patients with advanced or decompensated heart failure?
Why should corticosteroids be avoided in patients with advanced or decompensated heart failure?
Which medication can potentially worsen heart failure in patients with pre-existing heart conditions?
Which medication can potentially worsen heart failure in patients with pre-existing heart conditions?
What is a potential adverse effect of corticosteroids in patients with heart failure?
What is a potential adverse effect of corticosteroids in patients with heart failure?
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Among the listed medications, which one specifically poses a risk for patients with heart failure due to its potential exacerbation effect?
Among the listed medications, which one specifically poses a risk for patients with heart failure due to its potential exacerbation effect?
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Which of the following adverse effects is associated with long-term methotrexate use?
Which of the following adverse effects is associated with long-term methotrexate use?
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For which condition does cyclosporine have a short-term benefit in treatment according to the text?
For which condition does cyclosporine have a short-term benefit in treatment according to the text?
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What is the primary reason for using cyclosporine in patients with acute, severe UC as per the text?
What is the primary reason for using cyclosporine in patients with acute, severe UC as per the text?
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In which type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) does cyclosporine have little efficacy according to the text?
In which type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) does cyclosporine have little efficacy according to the text?
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What serious adverse effect can result from long-term use of corticosteroids according to the text?
What serious adverse effect can result from long-term use of corticosteroids according to the text?
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What type of patients are generally considered for treatment options other than ASA therapy or corticosteroids?
What type of patients are generally considered for treatment options other than ASA therapy or corticosteroids?
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Why might a patient be considered refractory to corticosteroids?
Why might a patient be considered refractory to corticosteroids?
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Which of the following patients would be most likely to be considered for immunomodulator therapy?
Which of the following patients would be most likely to be considered for immunomodulator therapy?
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In what scenario would a healthcare provider consider using Budesonide in the treatment of IBD?
In what scenario would a healthcare provider consider using Budesonide in the treatment of IBD?
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What is a common adverse effect associated with prolonged use of corticosteroids?
What is a common adverse effect associated with prolonged use of corticosteroids?
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