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

question 86

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 sodium
• B) decrease of sodium
• C) increase of blood glucose
• D) decrease of blood glucose
• E) both an increase in insulin and an increase in glucose

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