Question 98 · LDEK · Neurological and metabolic emergencies
Acute adrenal insufficiency is the third most common reason for potential life-threatening condition in dental office. Adrenal suppression may be suspected in case of:
- A. patient receiving at least 20 mg of cortisone daily.
- B. the course of intraoral or parenteral corticosteroid therapy for at lest 2 weeks.
- C. therapy with steroids in last 2 years.
- D. answers A and B are correct.
- E. answers A, B and C are correct.
Hint
Recall the 'rule of twos' used to assess possible adrenal suppression in patients treated with steroids.
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