Brevyn Is Taking Medication That Contains Guaifenesin

question 20

Multiple Choice

Brevyn is taking medication that contains guaifenesin.What is the action of guaifenesin?

• A)expectorant
• B)antitussive
• C)mucolytic
• D)antihistamine

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Definitions:

Ions

Atoms or molecules with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.

Membrane Potentials

The electrical potential difference across a cell's plasma membrane, critical for the propagation of nerve impulses and muscle contraction.

Albumin

A type of protein in the blood plasma responsible for maintaining osmotic pressure in the blood vessels and transporting substances.