What Is the Preferred Route of Administration for Corticosteroids in Patients

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the preferred route of administration for corticosteroids in patients with COPD?

• A)Oral tablets
• B)Intravenous
• C)MDI
• D)Subcutaneous injections

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Definitions:

Electron

Negative subatomic particle, moving about in an energy level around the nucleus of an atom.

Aerobic Respiration

The process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen by breaking down organic molecules.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for aerobic respiration in most living organisms.

Carbon Dioxide

An odorless, colorless gas resulting from the burning of carbon and organic molecules, and emitted during breathing, which is assimilated by plants for use in photosynthesis.