A 3-year-old male is diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Treatment will include:
a. aspirin.
b. antivirals.
c. steroids.
d. chemotherapy.
ANS: C
Treatment with steroids can prolong the ability to walk by several years and improves life expec-tancy. Treatment does not include aspirin, antivirals, or chemotherapy.
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