What side effect commonly occurs with corticosteroid (prednisone) therapy?

What side effect commonly occurs with corticosteroid (prednisone) therapy?

a.
Alopecia
b.
Anorexia
c.
Nausea and vomiting
d.
Susceptibility to infection

ANS: D

Corticosteroids have immunosuppressive effects. Children who are taking prednisone are susceptible to infections. Hair loss is not a side effect of corticosteroid therapy. Children taking corticosteroids have increased appetites. Gastric irritation, not nausea and vomiting, is a potential side effect. The medicine should be given with food.