A Patient Who Has Been Taking a Glucocorticoid for Several

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking a glucocorticoid for several months arrives in the clinic. The nurse notes that the patient's cheeks appear full and that a prominent hump of fat is present on the upper back. The nurse will ask the provider to order which test(s) ?

• A) Liver function tests
• B) Serum electrolytes
• C) Tuberculin skin test
• D) Vitamin D levels

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Definitions:

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