What side effect commonly occurs with corticosteroid (prednisone) therapy?
a. Alopecia
b. Anorexia
c. Nausea and vomiting
d. Susceptibility to infection
ANS: D
Corticosteroids have immunosuppressive effects. Children who are taking prednisone are susceptible to infections. Hair loss is not a side effect of corticosteroid therapy. Children taking corticosteroids have increased appetites. Gastric irritation, not nausea and vomiting, is a potential side effect. The medicine should be given with food.
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