Corticosteroids are used with asthmatics and patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to achieve which effect?
a. Antiinflammatory
b. Breakdown of secretions
c. Reduced surface tension
d. Immunosuppression
ANS: A
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A) Monitor all on-scene actions for potential hazards B) Coordinate operations with outside agencies C) Collect data about the incident and release it to the public D) Support incident operations
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A) Frontal impacts B) Side impacts C) Lateral impacts D) None of the above
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