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.
ANS: C
Growth delay is associated with long-term steroid use. Hypertension is a clinical manifestation of long-term systemic steroid administration. Dilation of blood vessels in the cheeks is associated with an excess of topically administered steroids. Increased appetite and weight gain are clinical manifestations of excess systemic corticosteroid therapy.
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