The Parents of a Child with Asthma Ask the Provider

question 11

Multiple Choice

The parents of a child with asthma ask the provider why their child cannot use oral corticosteroids more often, because they are so effective. The provider will base the discussion with the parents on what fact concerning oral corticosteroids?

• A) Chronic glucocorticoid use can inhibit physical growth.
• B) Frequent use of this drug may lead to a decreased response.
• C) A hypersensitivity reaction to this drug may occur.
• D) Systemic steroids are more toxic in children.

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Definitions:

Real Interest Rates

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, representing the true cost of borrowing and the real yield to investors.

Net Capital Outflow

The difference between a nation's total investment in foreign countries and foreign investments within the nation, over a specified period of time.

Loanable Funds

The Loanable Funds market is a conceptual framework where savers supply funds to borrowers, determining the equilibrium interest rate.

Net Capital Outflow

The difference between the domestic country's purchases of foreign assets and foreign purchases of the domestic country’s assets for a certain period.