Chapter 33

A boy experiences a moderately severe reaction to a wasp sting. Which method of corticosteroid administration is appropriate for this patient? (A) continuous high-dose therapy for several weeks (B) continuous low-dose therapy for several weeks (C) gradually increasing doses over several days (D) gradually decreasing doses over several days (E) intermittent every-other-day therapy until symptoms resolve

A patient with Addison disease continues to have hyperkalemia despite receiving adequate replacement doses of hydrocortisone (cortisol). Which drug should be added to the treatment regimen to reduce serum potassium levels? (A) dexamethasone (B) fludrocortisone (C) triamcinolone (D) prednisone (E) aldosterone

The long-term administration of large doses of prednisone will cause the least reduction in the secretion of which hormone? (A) cortisol (B) corticotropin (C) corticotropin-releasing hormone (D) aldosterone

A woman has developed a moderately severe contact dermatitis reaction to a cosmetic preparation on her face and eyes. Which topical corticosteroid would be most suitable for treating this condition? (A) desonide (B) prednisone (C) clobetasol (D) fluocinonide (E) desoximetasone