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.
ANS: C
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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.
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