Question

A patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis has been taking long-term Prednisolone 10mg once daily. They attend for their annual review. Which of the following potential side effects is LEAST likely to require specific, routine monitoring directly related to the steroid therapy itself?

Accepted Answer

Leucocytosis (Full Blood Count)

Answer

Hypertension (Blood Pressure checks)

Answer

Osteoporosis (Bone density assessment/FRAX)

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Hyperglycaemia (HbA1c or blood glucose)

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Cataracts/Glaucoma (Ophthalmic assessment)

Practice question

A patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis has been taking long-term Prednisolone 10mg once daily. They attend for their annual review. Which of the following potential side effects is LEAST likely to require specific, routine monitoring directly related to the steroid therapy itself?