Corticosteroids Such as Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) Are Used in the Patient

question 39

Multiple Choice

Corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) are used in the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for which of the following purposes?

• A)To dry secretions
• B)To treat infection
• C)To improve the oxygen-carrying capacity of hemoglobin
• D)To reduce airway inflammation

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