Which of the following doses of corticosteroids may alter a patient's immunity?
a. > 20 mg/day for at least 14 days
b. < 20 mg/day for at least 2 weeks
c. 1 mg/day for at least 10 days
d. none of the above
a. More than 20 mg/day of corticosteroids for at least 14 days may alter the patient's immunity. This should be taken into account when scheduling invasive procedures including periodontal surgery, extractions, and implant surgery.
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