Select the regime of coicosteroids which has the maximum adverse effect potential?
Correct Answer: Prednisolone 20 mg/day oral for one year
Description: * If used for more than two weeks, coicosteroids can lead to HPA axis suppession. If discontinued abruptly, precipitation of acute adrenal insufficiency can result. This is the most serious adverse effect seen with the use of coicosteroids that can cause death of the patient.
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