The following combinations of drug and their mechanism of ac…
The following combinations of drug and their mechanism of action is correct, except: 1. Salbutamol – stimulation of β2 receptor causing bronchodilation2. Sodium cromoglicate – mast cell stabilization3. Zafirlukast – leukotriene modulators4. Theophylline – non-selective β2 receptor stimulation causing bronchodilation 5. Xylometazoline – Vasoconstriction of the mucosal blood vessels, reducing oedema the nasal mucosa
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The following is true regarding a drug with a small therapeutic index: 1. A higher dose is required for a drug to elicit an effect.2. The drug is not effective.3. There is a little difference between the drug dose being effective and being toxic.4. There is a big difference between the drug dose being effective and being toxic.5. The drug has fewer side effects.
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