Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

Corticosteroids are a type of medication that can have a variety of systemic effects on the body due to their anti-inflammatory properties. While increased muscle mass or hair growth may be associated with other types of steroids, corticosteroids are known to cause thinning and weakening of the skin, leading to increased brittleness. The lower cholesterol levels listed in option C may be a potential positive side effect of corticosteroids, but it is not a commonly associated systemic effect. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect.