Why are corticosteroid drugs usually prescribed for a short period of time?
a. The inflammatory process cannot be controlled with less powerful drugs.
b. Inhalation of corticosteroid drugs causes irreversible damage to the lungs.
c. These drugs work less effectively when given over an extended period.
d. Corticosteroids have many adverse effects and side effects.
ANS: D
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