This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which statement is correct regarding the contrast between oral and topical sympathomimetic agents? ... (Read 65 times)

audie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
on: Jul 23, 2018
Which statement is correct regarding the contrast between oral and topical sympathomimetic agents?
 
  1. The duration of action is longer for the topical agents.
  2. Systemic effects are more problematic with oral agents.
  3. Oral agents work more rapidly.
  4. Topical agents are completely safe and therefore should be used for most patients.

Question 2

A hospitalized patient receives codeine as an antitussive. How does codeine produce the antitussive effect?
 
  1. Through suppression of respiration
  2. Through elevation of the cough threshold
  3. Through reduction of pain
  4. Through central nervous system depression


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kristenb95

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2


audie

  • Member
  • Posts: 532
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

LVPMS

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

Did you know?

More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Did you know?

Aspirin may benefit 11 different cancers, including those of the colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, breasts, and leukemia.

Did you know?

Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.

Did you know?

Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.

Measuring Oral Temperature Using an Electronic Thermometer Measuring Oral Temperature Using an Electronic Thermometer
Categories of Infectious Agents Categories of Infectious Agents
Each of the eight injectors shown are producing a correct spray pattern for the applications. While ... Each of the eight injectors shown are producing a correct spray pattern for the applications. While ...
Sample prescriptions of drugs for oral herpes infection. Sample prescriptions of drugs for oral herpes infection.
Topical substances, such as liniments, oils, lotions, and creams, enhance the effects or minimize ... Topical substances, such as liniments, oils, lotions, and creams, enhance the effects or minimize ...
Video: Krebs cycle : Formation of acetyl coenzyme A and Electron transport chain

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library