Question

Abrupt discontinuation of cortocosteriods will cause masked infections.

TRUE or FALSE

Answer 1

corticosteroids are the drugs which supresses inflammatory and immune response by binds to intracellular glucocorticoid receptor. It shouldnt be advisable to immunocompromised patient , such as those with fungal and other infection , including hepatitis B, Tubercolosis, vaccinia and varicella.

FALSE it is cautioned patient not to stop drug abruptly after long term therapy without consulting with the physician because adneral crisis like can result . slowly decreases the dose of the drug and monitor response. and it is also advised patient to avoid contact people with infection beacause drug can supresses immune system. and patient tends to have infection in later stages ,to but our priority is adrenal crises first