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
ANS: D
Corticosteroids are potent anti-inflammatory agents. They do not dry secretions, and they may cause infection to worsen. They do not directly affect oxygenation.
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