Which drugs are used to treat COPD? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anticholinergic medications
b. Glucocorticoids
c. Leukotriene modifiers
d. Long-acting beta2 agonists
e. Monoclonal antibodies
A, B, D
Anticholinergic drugs, glucocorticoids, and LABAs are used to treat COPD. Leukotriene mod-ifiers and monoclonal antibodies are used only to treat asthma.
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