A client is receiving corticosteroids for treatment of asthma. Which of the following are expected side effects when taking corticosteroids long term? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reduced intraocular pressure
b. Osteoporosis
c. Cushingoid state
d. Decreased susceptibility to infection
e. Weight loss
b. Osteoporosis
c. Cushingoid state
FEEDBACK:
a. Increased intraocular pressure can occur with long-term corticosteroid use.
b. Osteoporosis can occur with long-term corticosteroid use. .
c. Cushingoid state can occur with long-term corticosteroid use. .
d. Increased, not decreased susceptibility to infection can occur with long-term corticosteroid use. .
e. Weight gain, not loss occurs with long-term corticosteroid use.
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