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| Q. |
Which is false about chronic steroid administration and illness? |
| A. | no suppression of the pituatry-adrenal axis occurs if the dose is <10mg regardless of the duration of administration |
| B. | no suppression of the axis occurs regardless of the dose as long axis is taken for less than 3 weeks |
| C. | in a time of physical stress the glucocorticoid dose should be increased 2-3 times for a few days |
| D. | in a time of physical stress the mineralocorticoid dose should be increased 2-3 times for a few days |
| E. | there is no need for glucose supplementation when physical stress occurs |
| Answer» D. in a time of physical stress the mineralocorticoid dose should be increased 2-3 times for a few days | |
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