Author Question: Which statement about glucocorticoids is the most accurate? a. They influence carbohydrate, ... (Read 20 times)

Garrulous · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which statement about glucocorticoids is the most accurate?

a. They influence carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism.
b. They are produced in decreased amounts during times of stress.
c. They decrease serum sodium and glucose levels.
d. They stimulate defense mechanisms to produce immunity.

Question 2

The community health nurse is teaching a class on osteoporosis to a group of postmenopausal women.

The nurse determines that the group understands the information if they select _____________ as the only drug to increase bone formation in osteoporotic bones. a. ibandronate (Boniva)
b. risedronate (Actonel)
c. alendronate (Fosamax)
d. teriparatide (Forteo)

steff9894 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

D
Teriparatide, a form of parathyroid hormone (PTH) produced by recombinant DNA technology, promotes bone formation by increasing the activity of osteoblasts.
Bisphosphonates, such as ibandronate, risedronate, and alendronate, suppress resorption of bone through inhibition of osteoclasts.