Erika will be taking corticosteroids for a relatively long period of time. In order to reduce the risk of suppressing her adrenals and causing adrenal atrophy, what type of corticosteroids are most effective?

Erika will be taking corticosteroids for a relatively long period of time. In order to reduce the risk of suppressing her adrenals and causing adrenal atrophy, what type of corticosteroids are most effective?


short-acting
long-acting
intermediate-acting
mixed


Answer: intermediate-acting