Author Question: Weight gain, edema, hypertension, weakness, and alkalosis resulting from corticosteroid use are ... (Read 38 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Weight gain, edema, hypertension, weakness, and alkalosis resulting from corticosteroid use are mainly due to:

a. glucocorticoid effects. c. mineralocorticoid effects.
b. osmotic effects. d. immunosuppressant effects.

Question 2

Which of the following routes of administration for corticosteroids is designed to limit systemic absorption and increase local effectiveness?

a. oral c. sublingual
b. intravenous d. intra-articular

cadimas · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: These are not glucocorticoid effects.
B Incorrect: These are not osmotic effects, which do not occur with corticosteroids.
C Correct: These are minerocorticoid effects.
D Incorrect: These are not immunosuppressant effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This route will not limit systemic absorption.
B Incorrect: This route will not limit systemic absorption.
C Incorrect: This route will not limit systemic absorption.
D Correct: This limits systemic absorption and increases local effectiveness, because the drug is injected directly into the inflamed joint.