Lakyn Is Taking an Antitussive

question 20

Multiple Choice

Lakyn is taking an antitussive.What is the primary action of this drug?

• A)To relieve anxiety
• B)To neutralize stomach acid
• C)To increase urinary output
• D)To prevent or relieve coughing

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Definitions:

Fetus

The stage of life from 8 weeks of gestation to birth.

Blastocyst

An early stage of embryonic development that consists of a sphere of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity and the inner cell mass that will eventually develop into a fetus.

Diploid Zygote

A fertilized egg cell that has two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, initiating development of a new organism.

Acrosomal Reaction

A process during fertilization where the sperm's acrosome releases enzymes to penetrate the egg's outer layer.