A pediatric patient with ulcerative colitis is receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy. A side effect of this type of therapy can include all of the following except:
1. A higher than average heart rate.
2. Mood swings.
3. Easy bruising.
4. A moon face.
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1. The heart rate is not affected by the long-term use.
2. Mood swings are apparent in children with long-term use.
3. Easily bruising occurs with long-term use.
4. The moon face is a side effect of long-term corticosteroid therapy.
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