Which One of the Following Is a Glucocorticoid Important in Both

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a glucocorticoid important in both gluconeogenesis (glucose produced from amino acids) during starvation and anti-inflammation?

• A)aldosterone
• B)cortisol
• C)glucagon
• D)insulin

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Definitions:

Bag-mask Device

A hand-held device used to provide positive pressure ventilation to a patient who is not breathing or not breathing adequately.

Auscultate

The act of listening to the sounds made by the internal organs of the body, typically with a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.

Chest Radiograph

An X-ray image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs, heart, and chest wall.

Do-not-resuscitate Order

A medical order to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.