Fundementals Pharmacology - Corticosteriods Flashcards

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Drag the Steroid classification to the corresponding mechanism of action.

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The risk of adverse effects from corticosteroid therapy is related to which of the following:

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Dose
Duration of therapy
Specific medication
All of the above

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3
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Short term adverse effects of corticosteroid use include all except

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Hypoglycemia

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4
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Short term adverse effects of corticosteroid use include all except:

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Suppression of WBC production
Increased risk of infection
Cushing’s syndrome

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