Which of the following exerts its major systemic pharmacological action when administered orally_____________?
Correct answer: B. Chloral hydrate
- A. Insulin
- B. Chloral hydrate
- C. Procaine
- D. Streptomycin
Explanation
Chloral hydrate is absorbed after oral administration and produces systemic sedative-hypnotic effects. Insulin, procaine and streptomycin are not effective for routine systemic oral therapy because they are poorly absorbed or degraded.
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