Complications commonly associated with long-term use of steroids in the management of myasthenia gravis include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. infections.
b. cataracts.
c. pulmonary edema.
d. osteoporosis.
C
Pulmonary edema is not a common complication associated with the long-term use of corticosteroids in myasthenia gravis.
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A) milliliter B) milliequivalent C) liter D) ounce
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A. vasoconstrictor. B. vasodilator. C. analgesic. D. antihistamine.
If a population is located close to a volcanic eruption and the warning is late or nonexistent, the prime concern should be:
A) rescue. B) evacuation. C) rapid triage. D) ashfall exposure.