Albuterol (Proventil) is administered to a patient to promote bronchodilation. Administration of this beta2-adrenergic agonist results in increased production of
A) leukotrienes.
B) cortisol.
C) cyclic AMP.
D) glucagon.
C
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Beta-adrenergic drugs increase the production of cyclic AMP to produce bronchodilation. They do not increase the release of leukotrienes, cortisol, or glucagon.
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