Systemic corticosteroids, when used at relatively high doses and for extended periods, may induce all the following side effects except:
a. Elevation of blood pressure
b. Aggravation of diabetes mellitus
c. Hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex
d. Cataracts
e. Aggravation of tuberculosis
C
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Which of the following is an example of a rash?
A) Acne B) Contact dermatitis C) Psoriasis D) Rosacea
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A) flail chest. B) severe lower extremity injuries. C) multiple patients. D) altered mental status patients.
The correct way to remove foreign objects from the eye is by: a. grasping them carefully with tweezers. b. flushing the eye with water
c. rubbing the eye gently. d. using a cotton swab.