This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Haematology, Subject name: Medicine
Neutropenia is caused by all of the following except- 
Select and explain. 
A. Coicosteroids, B. Cephalosporins, C. Ranitidine, D. Phenytoin
A: Coicosteroids
Answer: A: Coicosteroids 
Explanation: Glucocoicoids increase the number of RBCs ,platelet ,& neutrophils in circulation .They decrease lymphocytes ,eosinophils & basophils. So coicosteroids are not associated with neutropenia.Tripathi essential of pharmacology 7th edition pg no 285.