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kwoodring

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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.



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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

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




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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