Question

Corticosteroids can reduce pain by:

A.)Reducing nerve sensitivity
B.)Reducing neurotransmitter reuptake
C.) Reducing inflammation and swelling
D.)Reducing level of consciousness

Answer 1

C.) Reducing inflammation and swelling

Step-by-step 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.

Answer 2

C) Reducing inflammation and swelling