What are the results of using glucocorticoid drugs to treat asthma? (Select all that apply.)
a. Reduced bronchial hyperreactivity
b. Reduced edema of the airway
c. Reduced number of bronchial beta2 receptors
d. Increased responsiveness to beta2-adrenergic agonists
e. Increased synthesis of inflammatory mediators
ANS: A, B, D
Glucocorticoids act by reducing bronchial hyperreactivity and airway edema and increasing airway responsiveness to beta2-adrenergic agonists. They do not reduce the number of beta2-adrenergic agonist receptors. They help reduce the synthesis of inflammatory mediators.
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