corticosteroids

Question 1

corticosteroids not PO

Answer 1

triamcinolone, fluticasone, mometasone

Question 2

corticosteroids injectable

Answer 2

hydrocortisone, methyl prednisolone, triamcinolone, dexamethasone

Question 3

corticosteroids topical

Answer 3

hydrocortisone, triamcinolone, fluticasone, mometasone

Question 4

corticosteroids ophthalmic

Answer 4

prednisolone, dexamethasone

Question 5

glucocorticoid = mineralocorticoid

Answer 5

hydrocortisone, cortisone acetate

Question 6

glucocorticoid > mineralocorticoid

Answer 6

prednisone, prednisolone, methyl prednisolone

Question 7

mineralocorticoid only

Answer 7

fludrocortisone (potency: 125)

Question 8

glucocorticoid only

Answer 8

triamcinolone, dexamethasone, betamethasone, fluticasone, memetasone

Question 9

glucocorticoid effects

Answer 9

increased glucose, hyperglyceridemia, moon face, increased HR + BP, bone fractures, mania/psychosis, increased risk of infection

Question 10

mineralocorticoid effects

Answer 10

increased water retention, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis

Question 11

therapy for PJP

Answer 11

bactim/atovaquone

Question 12

therapy for osteoporosis + fractures (corticosteroids)

Answer 12

ca2+ + vitamin D supplements

Question 13

therapy for GI bleeding (corticosteroids)

Answer 13

PPI

Question 14

primary adrenal insufficiency, corticosteroid concentration

Answer 14

no cortisol production, affects CRH + ACTH

Question 15

secondary adrenal insufficiency, corticosteroid concentration

Answer 15

decreased ACTH production, doesn’t affect ACTH