Your patient has been admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of Crohn's disease The physician has prescribed corticosteroids to control the inflammation Which of the following is not a complication of this medication?

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Corticosteroids can lead to a number of complications, but increased lipogenesis is not one of them. The other options are all potential complications of corticosteroid use. Hyperglycemia can occur due to increased glucose production and decreased glucose uptake. Nitrogen wasting is a result of protein breakdown, leading to muscle wasting. Osteoporosis can occur due to decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures. Corticosteroids can cause hyperglycemia, nitrogen wasting, and osteoporosis as complications. However, they do not cause increased lipogenesis.

Your Patient Has Been Admitted to the Hospital with an Exacerbation