What may occur when a patient uses prednisone for too long?

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What may occur when a patient uses prednisone for too long?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Prednisone (D) causes weight gain via fluid retention/metabolism changes.

Question 2 of 5

What form of cancer is common in AIDS patients?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Kaposi’s sarcoma (skin cancer) (D) is common in AIDS.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a treatment for cystic fibrosis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Symptomatic treatment (D) manages CF symptoms.

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The most common way to control celiac disease is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Celiac (C) is managed with a gluten-free diet.

Question 5 of 5

Septic arthritis may be diagnosed using a/an:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Blood tests (D) detect infection markers in septic arthritis.

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