Children receiving long-term systemic corticosteroid therapy are most at risk for
a. Hypotension
b. Dilation of blood vessels in the cheeks
c. Growth delays
d. Decreased appetite and weight loss
C
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A Hypertension is a clinical manifestation of long-term systemic steroid
administration.
B Dilation of blood vessels in the cheeks is associated with an excess of topically
administered steroids.
C Growth delay is associated with long-term steroid use.
D Increased appetite and weight gain are clinical manifestations of excess systemic
corticosteroid therapy.
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