Which adverse effect is most associated with prolonged systemic corticosteroid therapy?
Correct answer: A. Osteoporosis and increased fracture risk
- A. Osteoporosis and increased fracture risk
- B. Permanent protection from bacterial infection
- C. Markedly increased insulin sensitivity
- D. Rapid healing of gastric ulcers
Explanation
Long-term corticosteroids reduce bone formation and increase bone loss, leading to osteoporosis and fractures. They also suppress immunity, may raise blood glucose and can increase gastrointestinal complications rather than protect against them.
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Endocrine pharmacology includes insulin preparations, oral antidiabetic drugs, thyroid and antithyroid medicines, corticosteroids, sex hormones and drugs affecting calcium balance. Questions address onset and duration, administration, monitoring, hypoglycaemia, steroid adverse effects and the difference between replacing a deficient hormone and suppressing excessive hormone activity.
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