A 7-year-old child is diagnosed with adrenocortical insufficiency and has been prescribed prolonged steroid therapy. Which of the following is a steroid used for prolonged therapy?
A) Insulin
B) Prednisone
C) Cephalosporin
D) Penicillin
B
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Prednisone, hydrocortisone, and prednisolone are examples of steroids used for prolonged therapy mainly to treat diseases such as adrenocortical insufficiency. Insulin is the hormone used for regulating the blood glucose level. Penicillins and cephalosporins are examples of bactericidal agents used to fight infections.
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