MCQ – 31523

Prolonged use of steroids may cause –

A.	Decrease in bone matrix protein
B.	Hypoglycemia
C.	Hypotension
D.	Early healing of wound

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Correct Answer � A Explanation

Ans. is ‘a’ i.e., Decrease in bone matrix protein

Steroids can cause osteoporosis and decrease in bone matrix —> They cause increased bone resorption and decrease bone formation —> Negative calcium balance.

About others options

They cause hyperglycemia, hypertension and delayed wound healing.