Author Question: An example of a beneficial inhibitory interaction is: A. naloxone blocking morphine's actions. ... (Read 60 times)

nevelica · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

An example of a beneficial inhibitory interaction is:

A. naloxone blocking morphine's actions.
B. antacids blocking tetracycline's actions.
C. alcohol blocking the actions of opioids.
D. phenobarbital blocking the effects of phenytoin.

Question 2

A patient comes to the clinic and tells you she might be pregnant. She has migraine headaches. The physician prescribes dihydroergotamine (DHE 45). You explain to the patient that this drug is being used because of which of the following reasons?

1. This agent dilates vessels in migraine headaches.
2. This agent does not have oxytocic effects.
3. This agent has no toxic effects.
4. This agent does not cause dependence.

carolinefletcherr · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

2
The drug causes cerebral vasculature to constrict, but it does not have an oxytocic effect and can be used during pregnancy.