A woman with asthma has what is described as "aspirin hypersensitivity" and experiences severe bronchospasm in response to small doses of the drug.Which of the following is the most likely mechanism by which of the aspirin provokes her pulmonary problems?
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Stimulates synthesis of leukotrienes
Induces formation of antibodies directed against the salicylate on airway mast cells
Induces hypersensitivity of H₁ receptors on airway smooth muscles.
Induces hypersensitivity of muscarinic receptors on airway smooth muscles
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