Esmolol Can Be Rapidly Titrated to Obtain the Desired Effect

question 4

Multiple Choice

Esmolol can be rapidly titrated to obtain the desired effect in persons with atrial tachycardia because of which drug property?

• A) spontaneous decomposition
• B) eliminated by the lungs
• C) rapid renal excretion
• D) inactivated by plasma esterase
• E) sequestered by reticuloendothelial cells

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