NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which steroid is considered short acting with a dosage of 25 mg?

Cortisone
Hydrocortisone
Prednisolone
Methylprednisolone

The correct answer is: Cortisone

This steroid is considered short acting because it has a rapid onset of action, but a relatively short duration of effect. The dosage of 25 mg is within the typical range for cortisone, therefore making it the correct answer. Option B, hydrocortisone, is also a short acting steroid with a dosage range of 20-50 mg, but it is not specifically mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered the correct answer. Option C, prednisolone, is considered intermediate-acting and typically has a dosage range of 5-60 mg, making it unlikely to be the correct answer. Option D, methylprednisolone, is considered intermediate-acting and typically has a dosage range of 4-48 mg, making it unlikely to be the correct answer. Therefore, options C and D are incorrect choices.