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What factor should be considered when selecting the dosage of corticosteroids?
What factor should be considered when selecting the dosage of corticosteroids?
- Dosage of mineralocorticoid
- Frequency of HPA axis suppression
- Type of preparation (correct)
- Time of day for administration
Which schedule of corticosteroid administration allows the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis to recover?
Which schedule of corticosteroid administration allows the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis to recover?
- Alternate-day administration (correct)
- Daily administration
- Monthly administration
- Weekly administration
What is a common side effect observed with longer treatment periods of glucocorticoids?
What is a common side effect observed with longer treatment periods of glucocorticoids?
- Fluid & electrolyte disturbances (correct)
- Appetite suppression
- Ulcer formation
- Increased risk of infection
Which condition can arise due to the negative feedback inhibition of ACTH by corticosteroids?
Which condition can arise due to the negative feedback inhibition of ACTH by corticosteroids?
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What is a potential adverse effect associated with ophthalmic preparations of corticosteroids?
What is a potential adverse effect associated with ophthalmic preparations of corticosteroids?
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Why might appetite stimulation not always be considered an adverse effect of prednisone use in cancer chemotherapy?
Why might appetite stimulation not always be considered an adverse effect of prednisone use in cancer chemotherapy?
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