Medical Emergencies · single question
Which of the following is a recognized side effect of long-term corticosteroid (e.g., prednisone) therapy?
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Correct answer: B. Posterior subcapsular cataracts
Long-term corticosteroid use is associated with posterior subcapsular cataracts, along with hyperglycemia (not hypoglycemia), hypertension (not hypotension), osteoporosis/decreased bone density (not increased), adrenal suppression, and increased infection risk.
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