Glucocorticoids Are Often Prescribed During a Course of Chemotherapy and Radiation

question 7

Multiple Choice

Glucocorticoids are often prescribed during a course of chemotherapy and radiation because:

• A) glucocorticoids greatly potentiate the effect of chemotherapy.
• B) the immune system is stimulated.
• C) skeletal muscle atrophy will be decreased.
• D) inflammation around the tumor may be reduced.

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