Corticosteroids Flashcards

1
Q

Very high Mineralocorticoid

Minimal Glucocorticoid

A

Fludrocortisone

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2
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High Mineralocorticoid

Moderate Glucocorticoid

A

Hydrocortisone

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3
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Moderate Mineralocorticoid

High Glucocorticoid

A

Prednisolone

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4
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Minimal Mineralocorticoid

Very High Glucocorticoid

A

Dexamethasone

Betmethasone

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5
Q

Psychiatric Side Effects (Gluco’s)

A

Insomina
Psychosis
Mania
Depression

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6
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GI Side effects (Glucocorticoids)

A

Peptic Ulcer

Pancreatitis

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7
Q

MSK Side Effects (Glucocorticoids)

A

AVN
Proximal Myopathy
Osteoporosis

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8
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Endocrine Side Effects (Gluco’s)

A
Hyperglycaemia
Weight Gain/Appetite
Hirsutism
Hyperlipidaemia
Cushings Syndrome
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9
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Immunosuppressant effects (Gluco’s)

A

Neutrophilia
Reactivation of TB
Increase infection risk

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10
Q

Ophtlamic Effects of Gluco’s

A

Glaucoma

Cataracts

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11
Q

Can mineralocorticoids cause intracranial hypertension and growth suppression in children?

A

NO

this is from glucocorticoids

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12
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Mineralocorticoids Side Effects

A

Fluid Retention

Hypertension

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