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NREMT Advanced EMT

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What drug slows histamine release from the mast cells and slows capillary leaking to reduce tissue inflammation?

Methylprednisolone
Dexamethasone
Hydrocortisone
All of the above

Explanation

Answer - D - Methylprednisolone, dexamethasone, and hydrocortisone are drugs that slow histamine release from the mast cells and slow capillary leaking to reduce tissue inflammation. The three above drugs are considered corticosteroids and are not the first-line medication due to the fact that their effect is not immediate.

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