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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the adrenal corticosteroids?
a. Cause retention of sodium and fluid
b. Decrease activity in lymphoid tissue
c. Heighten the immune response to antigens
d. Can produce a diabetes-like syndrome with high blood levels
e. Are therapeutically beneficial when administered orally, parenterally or topically
Which of the following conditions contraindicate use of corticosteroids in a dental patient? a. AIDS b. Candidiasis c. Tuberculosis d. Peptic ulcers
a) (a), (b) and (c)
b) (a), (b) and (d)
c) (b), (c) and (d)
d) (c) and (d) only
Which of the following does NOT result from prolonged treatment with steroids?
a. Gastric ulcer
b. Osteoporosis
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Myocardial atrophy
e. Redistribution of body fat
Glucocorticosteroids are useful as secondary treatment of anaphylaxis because they
a. Inhibit the production of antibodies
b. Prevent the union of antigen with antibody
c. Prevent the release of histamine from sensitized cells
d. Suppress the inflammatory response to cell injury
e. Inhibit the release of serotonin from vascular storage sites
Adrenal steroids are used successfully to treat all of the following conditions EXCEPT
a. Gastric ulcers
b. Addison disease
c. Lupus erythematosus
d. Rheumatoid arthritis
e. Aphthous stomatitis