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?

    <p>Mainly type I collagen fibers with proteoglycans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Marked loss of hip motion and referred pain to the groin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Liver dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary tissue composition of normal tendons?

    <p>Type I collagen fibers linearly arranged with proteoglycans</p> 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?

    <p>Fluoroquinolones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Tendon rupture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Marked loss of hip motion and referred pain to the groin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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