Which statement is true regarding the antidysrhythmic agent adenosine (Adenocard)?
a. It is synthesized from petroleum products.
b. It is created through recombinant DNA.
c. It is extracted from plants.
d. It is a naturally occurring chemical in the body.
ANS: D
Adenosine is a naturally occurring chemical found in every cell within the body. Adenosine is not synthesized from petroleum products, is not created through recombinant DNA, and is not extracted from plants.
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