Why Should Corticosteroids Be Closely Monitored When Used to Treat

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Multiple Choice

Why should corticosteroids be closely monitored when used to treat hepatic eye disease?

• A)They block small openings around the outer edge of the iris that form drainage canals,impeding the flow of fluids in the eye and possibly increasing intraocular pressure (IOP).
• B)In rare cases,they potentiate the growth of the virus causing the hepatic eye disease.
• C)They can also suppress the eye's natural response to the virus and sometimes allow the virus to flourish despite the use of antivirals.
• D)They increase drainage from the eye,allowing the virus to spread to other parts of the body.

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Definitions:

Musculocutaneous

Pertaining to both muscle and skin, often used to describe a type of nerve connected to both.

Obturator

Refers to a structure that closes or blocks an opening, often used in anatomical contexts such as the obturator foramen in the pelvic bone.

Peroneal

Associated with the fibula.

Femoral

Pertaining to the femur or thigh, the longest and strongest bone in the human body.