Which medication should be used for asthma patients as part of step 1 management?
a. Combination inhaled glucocorticoids/long-acting beta2 agonists
b. Inhaled low-dose glucocorticoids
c. Long-acting beta2 agonists
d. Short-acting beta2 agonists
ANS: D
Patients needing step 1 management have intermittent, mild symptoms and can be managed with a SABA as needed. Combination inhaled glucocorticoids/LABAs are used for step 3 management. Inhaled low-dose glucocorticoids are used for step 2 management. LABAs, along with inhaled glucocorticoids, are used for step 3 management.
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