4.
A decrease in the amount of mineralocorticoids in the blood can result in:
a. Hypertension.
b. Diabetes mellitus.
c.
Hypotension.
d. Cushing's disease.
5.
Cushing's disease is caused by:
a. Hypersecretion of hormones by the adrenal glands.
b. Hyposecretion of hormones by the adrenal glands.
c.
Hyposecretion of glucocorticoids.
d. Hyposecretion of mineralocorticoids.
6.
What is the condition associated with the long-term administration of therapeutic
amounts of glucocorticoids?
a. Hypothyroidism.
b. Adrenocortical suppression.
c.
Hypertension.
d. Diabetes mellitus.
7.
Betamethasone is used in the treatment of:
a. Systemic bacterial infections.
b. Skin disorders (not open wounds).
c.
Systemic mycotic (fungal) infections.
d. Tuberculosis.
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