Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
13-year-old with muscular dystrophy receiving corticosteroidsWhen caring for a 13-year-old with muscular dystrophy receiving corticosteroids to slow disease progression, which of the following medication side effects would you assess for?
Correct answer
A,B,D
Rationale
Weight gain (A), mood changes (B), and osteoporosis (D) are common corticosteroid side effects due to metabolic, neuropsychiatric, and bone metabolism impacts. Chronic fatigue is not a primary effect, though muscle weakness may occur.