QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is a known side effect of corticosteroid use but it is not as significant as other side effects.
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b
Acne
QuestionChoice
This is a known side effect of corticosteroid use but it is not as significant as other side effects.
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c
Dyspepsia
QuestionChoice
This is not a known side effect of corticosteroid use
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e
Stroke
QuestionChoice
This is a side effect seen in long term corticosteroid use as the adrenal gland stops producing enough cortisol, and is significant as it can lead to complications.
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a
Adrenal suppression
QuestionChoice
This is not a known side effect of corticosteroid use
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d
Cardiac failure
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Side effects of corticosteroids
Topic
146
Rheumatology
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A 34 year old female patient is considering starting long term oral corticosteroid therapy for multiple sclerosis.

Which of the following side effects is most important to warn the patient about?
a