$\beta$ -Adrenergic Agonists and Methylxanthines Are Often Prescribed for a Child

question 11

Multiple Choice

$\beta$ -Adrenergic agonists and methylxanthines are often prescribed for a child with an asthma attack. What is their action?

• A)Liquefy secretions
• B)Dilate the bronchioles
• C)Reduce inflammation of the lungs
• D)Reduce infection

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder in which a person (usually an adolescent female) diets and becomes significantly (15 percent or more) underweight, yet, still feeling fat, continues to starve.

Drastic Weight-Loss

involves a significant reduction in body weight in a short period of time, which can be due to various factors including diet, exercise, or medical conditions.

Underweight

Being below the weight considered normal or healthy for a person's age, height, and body type.

Spices

Substances derived from plants, used for flavoring, coloring, or preserving food, and may have health benefits.