PharmacologyQuestion 51 of 100
Insulin is classified as a hormone and is used to:
a.Raise blood glucose
b.Treat high blood pressure
c.Relieve pain
d.Lower blood glucose in diabetes
Explanation
Insulin lowers blood glucose by moving sugar into cells and is essential in type 1 and some type 2 diabetes. Too much insulin or a missed meal can cause dangerous hypoglycemia, which the aide must recognize.
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