A patient newly diagnosed with asthma receives prescriptions for an inhaled glucocorticoid and an inhaled beta2-adrenergic agonist. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of this medication regimen?
A) "I should use the glucocorticoid as needed when symptoms flare."
B) "I will need to use the beta2-adrenergic agonist drug daily."
C) "The beta2-adrenergic agonist suppresses the synthesis of inflammatory mediators."
D) "The glucocorticoid is used as prophylaxis to prevent exacerbations."
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