Your patient has an elevated white blood cell (WBC) count but no signs or symptoms of infection. She uses albuterol and salmeterol and is currently taking a glucocorticoid. What is the most likely cause of her elevated WBC count?
a. Albuterol
b. Salmeterol metered dose inhaler
c. Glucocorticoid
d. None of the above
ANS: C
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