Which Side Effects Might Be Expected from Long-Term Use of Corticosteroids

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which side effects might be expected from long-term use of corticosteroids? ​

• A)weight gain, muscle wasting, bone loss, hyperglycemia
• B)weight loss, hypertension, bone loss, hypoglycemia
• C)weight gain, high cholesterol, bone loss, hypoglycemia
• D)weight loss, muscle wasting, kidney failure, hyperglycemia
• E)weight loss, kidney failure, excessive bone growth

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