Author Question: Xanthine derivatives are bronchodilators with which of the following actions in the body? (Select ... (Read 45 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Xanthine derivatives are bronchodilators with which of the following actions in the body? (Select all that apply.)

1. Smooth-muscle relaxation
2. Kidney diuresis
3. Stimulation of the myocardium
4. Decrease in respiratory rate

Question 2

Allopurinol is not used in the treatment of an acute attack of gout because the drug:

1. has no analgesic properties.
2. cannot work alone.
3. will not reduce uric acid levels.
4. causes edema in the feet.

adammoses97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
The main actions of xanthine-derivative bronchodilators are to relax the smooth-muscle cells in the bronchi, directly produce diuresis of the kidneys, and stimulate the myocardium.

Answer to Question 2

1
Allopurinol has no analgesic or antiinflammatory properties and therefore is not beneficial in the treatment of acute gout.