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Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors Quiz
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What is the main reason why receptors may not behave similarly after repeated administration of medication?

  • Tolerance buildup towards the medication (correct)
  • Decreased drug effectiveness
  • Sensitivity decrease to the medication
  • Increased affinity to the medication

    • Which of the following best describes the change in receptor response over time with repeated administration of medication?

  • Receptors remain unchanged
  • Receptors become hypersensitive
  • Receptors become desensitized (correct)
  • Receptors become more responsive

    • What is a likely outcome if a patient stops taking a medication they have developed tolerance to?

  • Withdrawal symptoms may occur (correct)
  • The tolerance will increase further
  • The drug will become more effective
  • The receptors will reset to their original state

    • How does increased affinity of receptors to a medication affect their response over time?

    <p>Receptors exhibit enhanced response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the effectiveness of a drug when receptors develop decreased responsiveness over time?

    <p>The drug's effects diminish</p> Signup and view all the answers

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