Question

Corticosteroids can reduce pain by:

Answer 1

Answer:

C) Reducing inflammation and swelling

Answer 2

Answer:

C.) Reducing inflammation and swelling

Explanation:

Corticosteroids reduce pain by reducing inflammation and edema associated with tumours and de polarization of damaged nerves. Dexamethasone is the most commonly used corticosteroid owing to its lack of mineralocorticoid effects, long half-life, and higher potency compared with other corticosteroids.