A Typical Adverse Effect Profile of Systemic Corticosteroid Therapy Includes

question 7

Multiple Choice

A typical adverse effect profile of systemic corticosteroid therapy includes:

• A) hyperkalaemia, gynaecomastia, skin rashes and menstrual disruption.
• B) hot flushes, thromboembolism, leg cramps and gastrointestinal disturbances.
• C) nausea, breast tenderness, hypotension and hypoglycaemia.
• D) fluid retention, altered mood, altered blood pressure, hypokalaemia, hyperglycaemia and impaired wound healing.

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