Drugs That Have Effects Similar to Those of Sympathetic Activation

question 39

Multiple Choice

Drugs that have effects similar to those of sympathetic activation are called sympathomimetic drugs. Which of the following would you not expect to observe in a person who has taken a sympathomimetic drug?

• A) increased heart rate
• B) increased blood sugar level
• C) decreased blood pressure
• D) sweating
• E) wheezing

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