All of the following are adverse effects of long- term corticosteroids EXCEPT____________?
Correct answer: A. Hypoglycemia
- A. Hypoglycemia
- B. Psychosis
- C. Peptic ulcers
- D. Osteoporosis
Explanation
Long-term corticosteroid excess commonly causes hyperglycaemia, psychosis, peptic ulcer risk and osteoporosis, so hypoglycaemia is the exception. Corticosteroids raise blood glucose by increasing gluconeogenesis and causing insulin resistance.
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