Injections

Question 1

what is the difference in duration of action between less soluble and more soluble steroid preparations for injection?

Answer 1

less soluble - last longer

Question 2

what is the difference in the systemic effects of less soluble and more soluble corticosteroid preparations for injection?

Answer 2

less soluble - less systemic effects compared to more soluble

Question 3

decadron and betamethasone are considered what type of solubility steroids?

Answer 3

more soluble

Question 4

triamcinolone and mthylprednisolone are considered what type of solubility steroids?

Answer 4

less soluble

Question 5

what is the most common side effect of corticosteroid injection?

Answer 5

post-injection flare

Question 6

how long do most post-injection flares last after CSI ?

Answer 6

<12hrs

Question 7

t/f steroid injection can cause decrease in tenocyte proliferation and reduced collagen production by tenocytes

Answer 7

true

Question 8

why should you avoid giving steroids to someone taking an antifungal or macrolide antibiotic?

Answer 8

risk of adrenal suppression / adrenal crisis