A female patient comes into the clinic to be seen for fatigue and a cold that "won't go away," both of which began when she started a new job and her mother moved in with her family
The nurse realizes that this patient might be experiencing what reaction?
1. an increase in glucocorticoid secretion
2. an increase in epinephrine secretion
3. a drop in mineralocorticoid secretion
4. a reduction in norepinephrine secretion
Correct Answer: 1
The glucocorticoids include cortisol and cortisone. These hormones affect carbohydrate metabolism and are released in times of stress. An excess of glucocorticoids in the body depresses the inflammatory response and inhibits the effectiveness of the immune system. Alteration in epinephrine, norepinephrine, or mineralocorticoids would have an influence on cardiovascular function and fluid and electrolyte balance, but would not influence immune response as much as an increase in glucocorticoid secretion.
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