A drug that reduces the volume of airway mucus secretions and seems to be especially effective in hypersecretory states is called a
a. mucoregulatory agent.
b. mucospissic agent.
c. mucoactive agent.
d. mucokinetic agent.
e. mucolytic agent.
ANS: A
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