Which of the following conditions may be exacerbated by corticosteroid use? (Select all that apply. )

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Corticosteroids can exacerbate hypertension and congestive heart failure by their mineralocorticoid effects of increasing circulatory volume.They can also directly increase intraocular pressure,and exacerbate glaucoma.Dental images may demonstrate osteoporosis in patients taking long-term adrenocorticosteroids.The blood pressure of patients taking corticosteroids should be measured because these agents can exacerbate hypertension.The more mineralocorticoid action,the more likely the agent is to raise blood pressure.

Which of the Following Conditions May Be Exacerbated by Corticosteroid