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

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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 an increase of insulin and an increase of blood glucose

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