A Nurse Is Discussing Glucocorticoids with a Group of Nursing

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing glucocorticoids with a group of nursing students. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?

• A) "Glucocorticoids have both endocrine and nonendocrine uses."
• B) "Patients treated for adrenocortical insufficiency receive pharmacologic doses."
• C) "Pharmacologic effects are achieved with low doses of glucocorticoids."
• D) "Physiologic doses are used to treat inflammatory disorders."

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