Systemic Corticosteroids

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Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of systemic corticosteroids?

Increased liver function

Accelerated joint destruction (correct)

Enhanced kidney function

Improved cardiovascular function

What is a known complication associated with long-term use of systemic corticosteroids?

Enhanced bone density

Improved endocrine function

Immunosuppression (correct)

Optimized cardiovascular health

Which class of antibiotics is known to cause tendinopathies ranging from tendinitis to tendon rupture?

Penicillins

Tetracyclines

Fluoroquinolones (correct)

Macrolides

What is the primary composition of normal tendon tissue?

Mainly type I collagen fibers with proteoglycans Signup and view all the answers

When is physician referral required for a client taking systemic corticosteroids long-term?

Marked loss of hip motion and referred pain to the groin Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adverse effects is NOT associated with systemic corticosteroids?

Liver dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary tissue composition of normal tendons?

Type I collagen fibers linearly arranged with proteoglycans Signup and view all the answers

Which class of antibiotics is known to display a high affinity for connective tissue, particularly in cartilage and bone?

Fluoroquinolones Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication associated with long-term use of antibiotics Fluoroquinolones?

Tendon rupture Signup and view all the answers

When is physician referral required for a client taking systemic corticosteroids long-term?

Marked loss of hip motion and referred pain to the groin Signup and view all the answers

Systemic Corticosteroids

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Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of systemic corticosteroids?

What is a known complication associated with long-term use of systemic corticosteroids?

Which class of antibiotics is known to cause tendinopathies ranging from tendinitis to tendon rupture?

What is the primary composition of normal tendon tissue?

When is physician referral required for a client taking systemic corticosteroids long-term?

Which of the following adverse effects is NOT associated with systemic corticosteroids?

What is the primary tissue composition of normal tendons?

Which class of antibiotics is known to display a high affinity for connective tissue, particularly in cartilage and bone?

What is a potential complication associated with long-term use of antibiotics Fluoroquinolones?

When is physician referral required for a client taking systemic corticosteroids long-term?

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