Use of Systemic Corticosteroids May Cause Which of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

Use of systemic corticosteroids may cause which of the following side effects?
1) Fluid retention
2) Increased white blood cell count
3) HPA suppression
4) Increased endogenous steroid production

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

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