Identify the Mechanism of Action of the Anticholinergic Drug Agents

question 14

Multiple Choice

Identify the mechanism of action of the anticholinergic drug agents used to treat asthma.

• A) By blocking the actions of acetylcholine, anticholinergic drugs produce bronchodilation and also reduce the volume of respiratory secretions.
• B) By blocking the actions of acetylcholine, anticholinergic drugs produce bronchoconstriction and also increase the volume of respiratory secretions.
• C) By blocking the actions of acetylcholine, anticholinergic drugs produce bronchodilation and also increase the volume of respiratory secretions.
• D) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Stratified Sampling

A method of sampling that involves dividing a population into subgroups and randomly selecting samples from each of these groups.

Convenience Sampling

A sampling technique where participants are selected based on their easy availability and proximity to the researcher, potentially introducing bias.

Quota Sampling

Sampling that attempts to replicate in a sample the features that the researcher thinks are important in the population.

Random Sampling

A technique where every individual of a population has an equal chance of being selected to form a sample, ensuring the sample’s representativeness.