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Which drug prevents the breakdown of ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE in the synapse?
Which drug prevents the breakdown of ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE in the synapse?
- Pilocarpine
- Suxamethonium
- Neostigmine (treat myasthenia gavis) and donepezil (treat Alzheimer) (correct)
- Atropine
Which neuromuscular blocking drug maintains a prolonged depolarization of the neuromuscular junction ?
Which neuromuscular blocking drug maintains a prolonged depolarization of the neuromuscular junction ?
- Ipratropium
- Bethanechol
- Suxamethonium (correct)
- Oxybutynin
Which drug is used to treat postoperative urinary retention?
Which drug is used to treat postoperative urinary retention?
- Hyoscine
- Bethanechol (correct)
- Pilocarpine
- Atropine
Which drug is used in eye drops to treat glaucoma?
Which drug is used in eye drops to treat glaucoma?
Which drug is used to reduce salivary and bronchial secretions prior to surgery?
Which drug is used to reduce salivary and bronchial secretions prior to surgery?
Which drug is used to treat overactive bladder by competitive antagonism of mACh receptors?
Which drug is used to treat overactive bladder by competitive antagonism of mACh receptors?
Which drug is used in eye examinations to produce mydriasis and cycloplegia?
Which drug is used in eye examinations to produce mydriasis and cycloplegia?
Which neurotransmitter is released at the postsynapse in the sympathetic nervous system?
Which neurotransmitter is released at the postsynapse in the sympathetic nervous system?
Which drug acts centrally to treat Alzheimer's?
Which drug acts centrally to treat Alzheimer's?
Which drug is used as an aid to smoking cessation?
Which drug is used as an aid to smoking cessation?
Which drug is used to treat myasthenia gravis?
Which drug is used to treat myasthenia gravis?
Which drug inhibits the actions of acetylcholine at nicotinic receptors in autonomic ganglia?
Which drug inhibits the actions of acetylcholine at nicotinic receptors in autonomic ganglia?
Which type of drugs are very rare and used to treat hypertension by reducing the effects of both parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems?
Which type of drugs are very rare and used to treat hypertension by reducing the effects of both parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems?
Which type of drugs affect skeletal muscles in a specific order and can be antagonized/reversed by an anticholinesterase?
Which type of drugs affect skeletal muscles in a specific order and can be antagonized/reversed by an anticholinesterase?
Which drug is a partial agonist at central nicotinic acetylcholine receptors?
Which drug is a partial agonist at central nicotinic acetylcholine receptors?
Which drug acts to alleviate the symptoms of craving and withdrawal and to inhibit the rewarding and reinforcing effects of smoking?
Which drug acts to alleviate the symptoms of craving and withdrawal and to inhibit the rewarding and reinforcing effects of smoking?
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