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Indications of corticosteroids and immunosuppressants ( 4 Questions)

Question 1 of 4 :

A nurse is caring for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and is prescribed prednisone, a glucocorticoid. What is the primary mechanism of action of prednisone in this condition?

A It inhibits the synthesis of inflammatory mediators and suppresses the activation and proliferation of immune cells.

B It blocks the activation of T cells by inhibiting the enzyme calcineurin, which is required for the transcription of interleukin-2.

C It interferes with the synthesis of nucleic acids, which are essential for the replication and function of immune cells.

D It binds to specific antigens or receptors on the surface of immune cells and either neutralizes them or induces their destruction.

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