Which is false about chronic steroid administration and illness?
A) no suppression of the pituatry-adrenal axis occurs if the dose is <10mg regardless of the duration of administration
B) no suppression of the axis occurs regardless of the dose as long axis is taken for less than 3 weeks
C) in a time of physical stress the glucocorticoid dose should be increased 2-3 times for a few days
D) in a time of physical stress the mineralocorticoid dose should be increased 2-3 times for a few days
E) there is no need for glucose supplementation when physical stress occurs
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