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What is the primary function of cholinergic antagonists?
What is the primary function of cholinergic antagonists?
- Inhibiting the effects of acetylcholine (correct)
- Enhancing the effects of acetylcholine
- Promoting parasympathetic innervation
- Stimulating sympathetic ganglia
Which group of cholinergic antagonists interrupts the effects of parasympathetic innervation?
Which group of cholinergic antagonists interrupts the effects of parasympathetic innervation?
- Neuromuscular-blocking agents
- Sympathomimetics
- Ganglionic blockers
- Antimuscarinic agents (correct)
Which statement best describes ganglionic blockers among cholinergic antagonists?
Which statement best describes ganglionic blockers among cholinergic antagonists?
- Are the most clinically significant of cholinergic antagonists
- Act on the nicotinic receptors in ganglia (correct)
- Enhance transmission of efferent impulses
- Preferentially bind to muscarinic receptors
What is the primary function of neuromuscular-blocking agents among cholinergic antagonists?
What is the primary function of neuromuscular-blocking agents among cholinergic antagonists?
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How are cholinergic antagonists commonly used in clinical settings?
How are cholinergic antagonists commonly used in clinical settings?
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