KROK 1 2007 – Question 25 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient with infectious mononucleosis has been taking glucocorticoids for two weeks. He was brought into remission, but he fell ill with acute attack of chronic tonsillitis. What action of glucocorticoids caused this complication?
- A. Antishock
- B. Anti-inflammatory
- C. Immunosuppressive
- D. Antitoxic
- E. Antiallergic
Hint
Think about how long glucocorticoid treatment weakens the body's defense against microorganisms, letting a smoldering infectious focus flare up even after the original illness has been controlled.
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