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."

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Glucocorticoids have applications for both endocrine and nonendocrine disorders. Adrenocortical insufficiency requires physiologic, or low-dose, treatment. Pharmacologic doses are used when large doses are required, such as to suppress inflammation. Physiologic doses are used to treat endocrine disorders.

A Nurse Is Discussing Glucocorticoids with a Group of Nursing