A patient with stable COPD receives prescriptions for an inhaled glucocorticoid and an inhaled beta2-adrenergic agonist. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of this medica-tion regimen?
a. "I should use the glucocorticoid as needed when symptoms flare."
b. "I will need to use the beta2-adrenergic agonist drug daily."
c. "The beta2-adrenergic agonist suppresses the synthesis of inflammatory mediators."
d. "The glucocorticoid is used as prophylaxis to prevent exacerbations."
D
Inhaled glucocorticoids are used daily to prevent acute attacks. They are not used PRN. The be-ta2-adrenergic agonist drugs should not be used daily; they are used to treat symptoms as needed. They do not suppress mediators of inflammation.
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