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1. Prednisolone 5 mg is equivalent to:
- A. Dexamethasone 2mg
- B. Dexamethasone 2mg
- C. Dexamethasone 2mg
- D. Dexamethasone 2mg
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
when comparing anti-inflammatory potency, 5mg of oral prednisolone is equipotent to 20mg of oral hydrocortisone. oral hydrocortisone has a bioavailability of near 100%. based on this, 5mg of oral prednisolone is similar in anti-inflammatory potency to 20mg of IV hydrocortisone.
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