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saraeharris

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Antimigraine agents act by:
 
  1. blocking parasympathetic nerve impulses.
  2. increasing cerebral blood flow.
  3. constricting dilated cerebral arteries.
  4. exerting a sympathomimetic effect.

Question 2

Phenobarbital is a classic example of:
 
  A. an inducing agent.
  B. an inhibitor.
  C. an active secretant.
  D. a competing agent.


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JaynaD87

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Adrenergic-blocking agents dilate the veins in smooth-muscle tissue in the peripheral vascular system and the uterus. This reduces cerebral blood flow and arterial pulsing, which reduces the headache pain.

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Wow, this really help

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