Why Are Adrenergic Agonists Such as Epinephrine Given Parenterally or by Inhalation

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why are adrenergic agonists such as epinephrine given parenterally or by inhalation instead of orally?

• A)They are not easily digested in the gastrointestinal tract.
• B)They produce toxic by-products in the blood.
• C)They are rapidly absorbed by the blood.
• D)They are metabolized by the enzyme COMT in the intestinal tract.

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