Prednisone Is a Glucocorticoid Hormone That Is Sometimes Prescribed to Treat

question 19

Multiple Choice

Prednisone is a glucocorticoid hormone that is sometimes prescribed to treat rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and severe allergic reactions. If prednisone were taken for several weeks, which one of the following might occur?

• A) Production of natural cortisol may decrease.
• B) Production of estrogen by the ovaries may decrease.
• C) Levels of thyroid hormone may be elevated.
• D) Levels of aldosterone may be elevated.
• E) Levels of parathyroid hormone may be decreased.

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