| Read the assertion and reason carefully to mark the correct option out of the options given below: |
| Assertion : Steroids are life - saving drugs. |
| Reason : Adrenal steroid therapy has several adverse effects. |
A) If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
B) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
C) If assertion is true but reason is false.
D) If the assertion and reason both are false.
E) If assertion is false but reason is true.
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Several of the cortical hormones (steroids) have a marked influence in preventing the appearance of an inflammation. Some cortical hormones also counteract the symptoms of allergic or hypersensitive reactions. They are also used to control the symptoms of particular arthritic conditions and rheumatic fever. Adverse effects of adrenal steroid therapy are : suspectibility to infection, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, acidity, peptic ulceration and pancreatitis, hypertension, Cushing's syndrome like symptoms, oedema, dermatological changes, muscular weakness, glaucoma and posterior subcapsular cataract, growth retardation, neurological changes, etc. Steroids should be taken under the guidance of a qualified doctor.
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