Select the most appropriate reason why a patient on warfarin therapy should not use glucocorticoids.
A. Because glucocorticoids can increase the requirement for warfarin
B. Because warfarin can inhibit the action of glucocorticoids
C. Because glucocorticoids can inhibit the body's response to warfarin
D. None of above
Answer: C
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