Which electrolyte abnormality is most commonly associated with the mineralocorticoid effects of corticosteroids?
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Correct answer: Hypokalemia
Corticosteroids with mineralocorticoid activity (like hydrocortisone or fludrocortisone) act on the distal tubule to retain sodium and water at the expense of potassium and hydrogen ions, leading to hypokalemia.
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