Question

patient with stable COPD receives prescriptions for an inhaled glucocorticoid and an inhaled beta2-adrenergic agonist. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of this medication regimen?(A) "I should use the glucocorticoid as needed when symptoms flare."(B) "I will need to use the beta2-adrenergic agonist drug daily."(C) "The beta2-adrenergic agonist suppresses the synthesis of inflammatory mediators."(D) "The glucocorticoid is used as prophylaxis to prevent exacerbations."

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (D).

Explanation:

COPD ( chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder) may be defined as the medical condition to denote the large number of progressive lung diseases. The diseases included chronic bronchitis, asthma and emphysema.

Agonist increases the effect of drug in presence of the other chemical molecule. Exacerbation can be prevented by using glucocorticoid as prophylaxis.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D).