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4 Corticosteroid Medications Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 4 Corticosteroid Medications, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Fill in the blank
1 point

Corticosteroids such as prednisone reduce and suppress immune activity.

02
Written response
1 point

What hormone may hydrocortisone replace when the body does not make enough?

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

In addition to oral, inhaled, and skin-applied forms, corticosteroids may be given .

04
Choose one
1 point

A clinician chooses a corticosteroid treatment for inflammation confined to one joint. Which route can deliver treatment directly to that site?

  1. A

    Take it by mouth so it reaches the joint through the bloodstream.

  2. B

    Inject it into the affected joint, as directed by the clinician.

  3. C

    Apply it to the skin over the joint instead of following the prescribed treatment.

  4. D

    Use an inhaled dose to target the joint.

05
Choose one
1 point

A patient has been prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid preventer. Which use is appropriate for controlling symptoms over time?

  1. A

    Use it only when sudden wheezing begins.

  2. B

    Use it regularly as prescribed to prevent or control symptoms.

  3. C

    Stop it as soon as symptoms improve.

  4. D

    Swallow the inhaled dose with water.

06
True or false
1 point

True or false: A corticosteroid used locally, such as on the skin or in a joint, cannot be absorbed into the body and cannot cause side effects.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

07
Choose all
1 point

Select all conditions for which corticosteroids may be prescribed to reduce inflammation or suppress immune activity.

  1. A

    Asthma flares

  2. B

    Severe allergic reactions

  3. C

    Some autoimmune diseases

  4. D

    Bacterial infections, because corticosteroids directly kill bacteria

08
Written response
1 point

What should a patient do after using an inhaled corticosteroid to help reduce the risk of oral thrush?

09
True or false
1 point

True or false: Anyone taking any corticosteroid, by any route and for any length of time, must taper it.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

10
Choose all
1 point

Select all effects that can occur with systemic corticosteroid treatment, particularly at higher doses or with longer treatment.

  1. A

    Increased blood glucose

  2. B

    Greater susceptibility to infection or less obvious infection symptoms

  3. C

    Bone weakening

  4. D

    Mood or sleep changes

  5. E

    Guaranteed permanent hearing loss

11
Written response
1 point

A patient with diabetes receives a corticosteroid injection into a joint. What value should the patient monitor as advised by the care team?

12
Choose one
1 point

A patient who has taken systemic corticosteroids for a prolonged period feels better and wants to stop immediately. What is the best advice?

  1. A

    Stop immediately because the symptoms have improved.

  2. B

    Double the dose for two days, then stop.

  3. C

    Contact the prescriber and follow an individualized stopping plan.

  4. D

    Replace the corticosteroid with an over-the-counter pain reliever.

13
Open ended
1 point

A patient asks whether every corticosteroid treatment needs to be tapered. Explain why there is no universal taper rule, identify factors that affect the decision, and state what the patient should do before changing or stopping treatment.

14
Choose one
1 point

A patient with an autoimmune condition is prescribed oral prednisone. Which effect is the intended purpose of this treatment?

  1. A

    It replaces insulin and lowers blood glucose.

  2. B

    It reduces inflammation and suppresses immune activity.

  3. C

    It directly kills bacteria.

  4. D

    It replaces thyroid hormone.

15
Written response
1 point

Which hormone may hydrocortisone replace when the body does not make enough?

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient has been prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid preventer. Which use is appropriate?

  1. A

    Use it only when sudden wheezing begins.

  2. B

    Use it regularly as prescribed to prevent or control symptoms.

  3. C

    Stop using it as soon as symptoms improve.

  4. D

    Swallow the inhaled dose with water.

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient assumes a corticosteroid applied to a local area cannot affect the rest of the body. Which response best reflects how local routes work?

  1. A

    A local route guarantees that the medicine stays entirely at the treatment site.

  2. B

    A local route prevents all side effects.

  3. C

    A local route can target a site, but some absorption and side effects may still occur.

  4. D

    A local route works only when the corticosteroid is taken by mouth.

18
True or false
1 point

True or false: Systemic corticosteroids can make a person more susceptible to infection or make infection symptoms less obvious.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Choose one
1 point

Which effect can occur with longer-term systemic corticosteroid treatment?

  1. A

    Bone weakening

  2. B

    Guaranteed permanent hearing loss

  3. C

    Replacement of thyroid hormone

  4. D

    Direct killing of bacteria

20
Choose one
1 point

A patient receiving systemic corticosteroids is planning a vaccination. What is the most appropriate next step?

  1. A

    Avoid all vaccines permanently.

  2. B

    Discuss vaccination with the care team because some vaccines may require special timing or precautions.

  3. C

    Take an extra corticosteroid dose before every vaccine.

  4. D

    Stop corticosteroid treatment without consulting the prescriber.