Corticosteroids are used to treat:
a. The initial response of an allergic reaction
b. The effects of broncoconstriction
c. Vasodilation caused by histamine release
d. The secondary inflammatory response of an allergic reaction
d
Rationale: a. Epinephrine is used during the initial response of an allergic reaction.
b. Sympathomimetics are used to combat the effects of broncoconstriction.
c. Vasodilation is treated with sympathomimetics.
d. Correct.
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