Corticosteroids Practice Questions
20 free Corticosteroids practice questions for the Pharmacology, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. Which of the following describes the primary mechanism of action of glucocorticoids at the cellular level?
- Q2. Which enzyme's activity is indirectly inhibited by corticosteroids through the induction of annexin A1 (lipocortin)?
- Q3. A patient on long-term prednisone therapy presents with a 'moon face,' buffalo hump, and central obesity. These symptoms are characteristic of which condition?
- Q4. Which corticosteroid possesses the highest mineralocorticoid potency, making it the drug of choice for replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency?
- Q5. Sudden withdrawal of long-term corticosteroid therapy can lead to life-threatening acute adrenal insufficiency primarily because:
- Q6. Which of the following metabolic effects is expected in a patient receiving high-dose systemic corticosteroids?
- Q7. What is the primary reason for administering corticosteroids to a woman in preterm labor at 30 weeks gestation?
- Q8. Which electrolyte abnormality is most commonly associated with the mineralocorticoid effects of corticosteroids?
- Q9. Why are corticosteroids used in the management of severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis?
- Q10. Which of the following corticosteroids is almost exclusively used topically or via inhalation to minimize systemic side effects?
- Q11. Corticosteroids increase the risk of osteoporosis primarily by:
- Q12. Which of the following is a potential ophthalmic complication of long-term corticosteroid therapy?
- Q13. In the treatment of septic shock, 'stress-dose' hydrocortisone is used based on which clinical rationale?
- Q14. Which corticosteroid has essentially zero mineralocorticoid activity, making it ideal for treating cerebral edema without causing fluid retention?
- Q15. A patient on prednisone develops a gastric ulcer. What is the mechanism behind 'steroid-induced' peptic ulcer disease?
- Q16. Which lab finding is common in a patient taking corticosteroids due to the redistribution of blood cells?
- Q17. The use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) is associated with which localized side effect that can be prevented by rinsing the mouth?
- Q18. Which of the following is the most appropriate test to screen for HPA axis suppression in a patient on chronic steroids?
- Q19. Which clinical sign is a hallmark of 'Steroid Myopathy' associated with high-dose glucocorticoid use?
- Q20. What is the primary difference between Prednisone and Prednisolone?