Which of the following effects is NOT associated with corticosteroid treatment? A) Increased blood sugar B) Anxiety C) Decreased blood pressure D) Atrophy of lymphoid tissue
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which of the listed effects is not typically related to corticosteroid treatment. We need to analyze each option and determine if it is a known side effect of corticosteroids.
Answer
Decreased blood pressure
The final answer is Decreased blood pressure
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Decreased blood pressure
More Information
Corticosteroid therapy is associated with increased blood pressure due to fluid retention and effect on vascular reactivity. It is more likely to cause high blood pressure rather than decreased blood pressure.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming corticosteroids lower blood pressure because some medications do, but corticosteroids typically lead to hypertension.
Sources
- Side Effects of Glucocorticoids - IntechOpen - intechopen.com
- Adrenalin Release - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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