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Which type of Cholinomimetic Drugs inhibits acetylcholinesterase?
Which type of Cholinomimetic Drugs inhibits acetylcholinesterase?
- Direct-acting Nicotinic Agonists
- Direct-acting Muscarinic Alkaloids
- Endogenous Choline Esters (correct)
- Direct-acting Cholinergic Agonists
What is the main effect of Acetylcholine on the heart rate and cardiac output?
What is the main effect of Acetylcholine on the heart rate and cardiac output?
- Increase heart rate and cardiac output
- No effect on heart rate and cardiac output
- Decrease heart rate and cardiac output (correct)
- Maintain heart rate and cardiac output
Which drug is primarily used topically for the treatment of glaucoma?
Which drug is primarily used topically for the treatment of glaucoma?
- Cevimeline
- Carbachol (correct)
- Betanechol
- Pilocarpine
What is the main clinical use of Pilocarpine?
What is the main clinical use of Pilocarpine?
Which drug is commonly used for smoking cessation?
Which drug is commonly used for smoking cessation?
What is the main mechanism of action of indirect-acting Cholinomimetics?
What is the main mechanism of action of indirect-acting Cholinomimetics?
What type of drugs mimic the actions of acetylcholine?
What type of drugs mimic the actions of acetylcholine?
Which neurotransmitter acts on preganglionic fibers, autonomic ganglia, and postganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic division?
Which neurotransmitter acts on preganglionic fibers, autonomic ganglia, and postganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic division?
What is the specific effect on the heart caused by muscarinic receptor activation?
What is the specific effect on the heart caused by muscarinic receptor activation?
Which receptor subtype is found in the neuromuscular junctions?
Which receptor subtype is found in the neuromuscular junctions?
What are the parasympathetic effects that can result from cholinergic activation?
What are the parasympathetic effects that can result from cholinergic activation?
Which organ experiences an increase in motility and stimulation of secretion due to direct-acting cholinoceptor drugs?
Which organ experiences an increase in motility and stimulation of secretion due to direct-acting cholinoceptor drugs?
Which drug is an irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor?
Which drug is an irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor?
What is the clinical use of Echothiophate?
What is the clinical use of Echothiophate?
Which drug is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease?
Which drug is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease?
What is the antidote for organophosphate poisoning?
What is the antidote for organophosphate poisoning?
Which drug is obsolete and was used in the treatment of glaucoma?
Which drug is obsolete and was used in the treatment of glaucoma?
What autoimmune disease affects skeletal muscle neuromuscular junctions?
What autoimmune disease affects skeletal muscle neuromuscular junctions?
'Tensilon' is the brand name for which short-acting cholinesterase inhibitor?
'Tensilon' is the brand name for which short-acting cholinesterase inhibitor?
'Mestinon' is the brand name for which intermediate-acting cholinesterase inhibitor?
'Mestinon' is the brand name for which intermediate-acting cholinesterase inhibitor?
