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How do corticosteroids mainly work in the body?
How do corticosteroids mainly work in the body?
- By stimulating the immune system
- By increasing cytokine release
- By decreasing T cell action (correct)
- By blocking dendrite receptors
Which condition does Methotrexate primarily target for treatment?
Which condition does Methotrexate primarily target for treatment?
- Lupus
- Psoriasis (correct)
- Crohn's disease
- Cancer
What is a common use of Cyclosporine?
What is a common use of Cyclosporine?
- Treating diabetes
- Managing rheumatoid arthritis (correct)
- Treating hypertension
- Relieving migraines
What is the main mechanism of action of Hydroxychloroquine?
What is the main mechanism of action of Hydroxychloroquine?
Which drug group includes medications that can reduce pain and swelling in joints?
Which drug group includes medications that can reduce pain and swelling in joints?
What are corticosteroids mainly used for in the context of COVID-19 pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome?
What are corticosteroids mainly used for in the context of COVID-19 pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome?
What is the dominant use of corticosteroids as mentioned in the text?
What is the dominant use of corticosteroids as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a form of corticosteroids mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a form of corticosteroids mentioned in the text?
What role do corticosteroids play in asthma treatment?
What role do corticosteroids play in asthma treatment?
What should be done regarding the monitoring of corticosteroid use?
What should be done regarding the monitoring of corticosteroid use?
In what scenario can corticosteroids be used as an immunosuppressant?
In what scenario can corticosteroids be used as an immunosuppressant?
What effect do higher doses of corticosteroids have on antibody production?
What effect do higher doses of corticosteroids have on antibody production?
