Erika will be taking corticosteroids for a relatively long period of time. In order to reduce the risk of suppressing her adrenals and causing adrenal atrophy, what type of corticosteroids are most effective?

A) long-acting
B) short-acting
C) mixed
D) intermediate-acting


D

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