TYK153

Glucocorticoids have all of the following side effects except:

a) Hypertension

b) Hypoglycemia

c) Osteoporosis

d) Growth arrest

e) Increased susceptibility to infection

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Answer

Answer b.

Glucocorticoids induce a catabolic state and patients commonly develop hyperglycemia even after a single dose.

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