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Which of the following is a concern in the peri-operative management of a patient with a shoulder rotator cuff injury and a history of ITP and oral prednisone?
Risk of post-op haemorrhage
What are the potential risks associated with prolonged steroid use in the peri-operative period?
All of the above
What condition may be induced by long-term steroid use during high-stress periods such as following a major surgery?
Addison's disease
What is the main concern regarding bleeding in a patient with ITP and a shoulder rotator cuff injury?
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What is a potential effect of long-term steroid use on the skin and blood vessels?
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