Q. Which is false about chronic steroid administration and illness? (Solved)
1. no suppression of the pituatry-adrenal axis occurs if the dose is <10mg regardless of the duration of administration
2. no suppression of the axis occurs regardless of the dose as long axis is taken for less than 3 weeks
3. in a time of physical stress the glucocorticoid dose should be increased 2-3 times for a few days
4. in a time of physical stress the mineralocorticoid dose should be increased 2-3 times for a few days
5. there is no need for glucose supplementation when physical stress occurs
- d. in a time of physical stress the mineralocorticoid dose should be increased 2-3 times for a few days