Author Question: A patient suffers from bronchial asthma. Which of the following medications is a mixed-acting ... (Read 44 times)

littleanan · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient suffers from bronchial asthma. Which of the following medications is a mixed-acting adrenergic drug that may be administered?

A) Epinephrine
B) Ephedrine
C) Pseudoephedrine
D) Isoproterenol

Question 2

A patient has long-standing pain in her right hip, and the orthopedic surgeon has prepared an intra-articular injection. How long will it take for the patient to see improvement in her pain and mobility?

A) Approximately 10 days
B) 1 to 3 weeks
C) 2 to 8 weeks
D) 1 to 4 months

morrie123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Ephedrine is a mixed-acting adrenergic drug that acts by stimulating alpha1 and beta receptors and causing release of norepinephrine from presynaptic terminals. It is used in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Epinephrine is not a mixed-acting adrenergic drug. Pseudoephedrine is a related drug, stimulating alpha1 and beta receptors. It is used as a nasal decongestant. Isoproterenol is a synthetic catecholamine that acts on beta1- and beta2-adrenergic receptors.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
An intra-articular injection of corticosteroid provides decreased pain and improved movement in 2 to 8 weeks.