What Side Effect Commonly Occurs with Corticosteroid (Prednisone)therapy

question 41

Multiple Choice

What side effect commonly occurs with corticosteroid (prednisone) therapy?

• A) Alopecia
• B) Anorexia
• C) Nausea and vomiting
• D) Susceptibility to infection

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Definitions:

Ineffective Denial

A defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts, leading to harmful behaviors or lack of problem-solving.

Microcephalic

A medical condition where an individual's head is significantly smaller than normal for their age and sex, often due to abnormal brain development.

Cognitively Impaired

A condition where an individual has difficulty performing mental tasks or struggles with functions of the brain.