Pharmacology · single question
All of the following are side effects of systemic corticosteroids EXCEPT:
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Correct answer: A. Hypoglycemia
Corticosteroids cause HYPERGLYCEMIA (not hypoglycemia) by promoting gluconeogenesis and insulin resistance. Other effects: osteoporosis, immunosuppression, hypertension, Cushing features, weight gain. Hypoglycemia is caused by insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents.