High Doses and Prolonged or Excessive Use of Nasal Decongestants

question 5

Multiple Choice

High doses and prolonged or excessive use of nasal decongestants is potentially harmful because these drugs

• A) can increase heart rate
• B) can increase blood pressure
• C) can mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system
• D) all the above are true
• E) none of the above are true

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