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."

Understand the role of antibiotics and the cause of antibiotic resistance.

Recognize the significance of carbon in organic chemistry and the diversity of carbon-containing compounds.

Explain the principles behind the solubility of gases in water and their practical implications.

Interpret and draw Lewis structures and line structures for various organic molecules.

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Definitions:

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