A 66-year-old with exertional dyspnea, a history of recurrent cough and smoking, has a blood pressure of 160/90. Which of the following agents is most effective in reducing his sym... A 66-year-old with exertional dyspnea, a history of recurrent cough and smoking, has a blood pressure of 160/90. Which of the following agents is most effective in reducing his symptoms? A. Muscarinic antagonist B. Beta adrenergic blocker C. Dopamine antagonist D. Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist
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The question describes a 66-year-old male with exertional dyspnea and a history of smoking, asking which agent is most effective in reducing his symptoms among given options, which includes 'Muscarinic antagonist' and other types of medications.
Answer
Muscarinic antagonist
The final answer is Muscarinic antagonist.
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The final answer is Muscarinic antagonist.
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Muscarinic antagonists, such as ipratropium, help relieve symptoms in COPD by relaxing airway muscles and reducing bronchospasm.
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Avoid confusing with treatments for conditions such as heart diseases which may require different agents.
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