Which of the following medications is used to treat hyperglycemia?
A) corticosteroids
B) insulin
C) vasopressin
D) thyroid replacement hormone
B
Explanation: Insulin is used to lower blood sugar levels. Corticosteroids treat Addison's disease. Vasopressin is used for diabetes insipidus. Thyroid replacement hormone replaces thyroid hormones in hyposecretion disorders of the thyroid.
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