Complications Commonly Associated with Long-Term Use of Steroids in the Management

question 14

Multiple Choice

Complications commonly associated with long-term use of steroids in the management of myasthenia gravis include:
1) infections.
2) cataracts.
3) pulmonary edema.
4) osteoporosis.

• A)1, 3
• B)1, 2
• C)2, 3, 4
• D)1, 2, 4

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Definitions:

Partial-Thickness Burn

A Partial-Thickness Burn is a type of burn affecting both the epidermis and certain parts of the dermis, causing pain, swelling, and blistering.

Second-Degree Burn

A type of burn that affects both the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and the underlying layer of skin (dermis), characterized by redness, swelling, and blistering.

Superficial Burn

A type of injury to the skin characterized by damage only to the outer layer, often resulting in pain and redness.

Sprain

The forcible twisting of a joint with partial rupture or other injury of its attachments.