Prednisone Is a Steroid Used in Transplantation That _____

question 26

Multiple Choice

Prednisone is a steroid used in transplantation that _____.(Select all that apply.)

• A)binds to a cell-surface receptor and inhibits the function of
• B)is combined with cytotoxic drugs to improve its efficacy
• C)decreases the synthesis of
• D)causes a decrease in production of inflammatory cytokines
• E)can lead to bone demineralization as an unwanted side-effect.

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