If a Patient Is Administered a Powerful Glucocorticoid Such as Prednisone)

question 19

Multiple Choice

If a patient is administered a powerful glucocorticoid such as prednisone) to suppress the immune system, what unintended effects might this have on blood chemistry?

• A) increase of insulin
• B) decrease of insulin
• C) increase of blood glucose
• D) decrease of blood glucose
• E) both A and C

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