Question

circle the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. closure of pda may be attempted by drug therapy using: a. steroid therapy. b. antiprostaglandin. c. digitalis. d. angiotensin - converting enzyme inhibitor. 2. medications that contain ____________ may mask the symptoms of reye syndrome and are avoided when treating children. a. acetaminophen b. azithromycin c. aspirin d. acyclovir

Explanation:

1. PDA closure is achieved by inhibiting prostaglandins, which maintain duct openness. Antiprostaglandins like indomethacin are used.
2. Aspirin is linked to Reye syndrome in children with viral infections and masks its symptoms.

Answer:

1. b. Antiprostaglandin
2. c. Aspirin