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Which of the following is the primary reason why scopolamine has greater central nervous system (CNS) effects compared to atropine?
Which of the following is the primary reason why scopolamine has greater central nervous system (CNS) effects compared to atropine?
- Scopolamine is more lipophilic and can cross the blood-brain barrier more easily (correct)
- Scopolamine is a more potent muscarinic antagonist
- Scopolamine has a longer duration of action
- Scopolamine has a higher affinity for muscarinic receptors
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which tolterodine, a muscarinic antagonist, exerts its effects in the treatment of urinary incontinence?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which tolterodine, a muscarinic antagonist, exerts its effects in the treatment of urinary incontinence?
- Longer half-life due to shielding of the ester group
- Uroselective action that preferentially targets the bladder
- Nonselective blockade of M2 and M3 muscarinic receptors (correct)
- Selective blockade of M2 muscarinic receptors in the bladder
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which solifenacin, a muscarinic antagonist, exhibits a longer half-life compared to other muscarinic antagonists used for urinary incontinence?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which solifenacin, a muscarinic antagonist, exhibits a longer half-life compared to other muscarinic antagonists used for urinary incontinence?
- Enantiomeric selectivity, with the R-enantiomer being more potent
- Aromatic rings that protect the ester group from hydrolysis (correct)
- Selective blockade of M3 receptors in the bladder
- Uroselective action that preferentially targets the bladder
How do muscarinic antagonists, such as ipratropium and tiotropium, help alleviate pulmonary constriction in conditions like COPD or asthma?
How do muscarinic antagonists, such as ipratropium and tiotropium, help alleviate pulmonary constriction in conditions like COPD or asthma?
What is the primary reason why tropicamide and cyclopentolate, ophthalmic muscarinic antagonists, have a shorter duration of action compared to atropine?
What is the primary reason why tropicamide and cyclopentolate, ophthalmic muscarinic antagonists, have a shorter duration of action compared to atropine?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which neuromuscular blockers, such as competitive non-depolarizing blocking agents (CNMBs), interfere with neuromuscular transmission?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which neuromuscular blockers, such as competitive non-depolarizing blocking agents (CNMBs), interfere with neuromuscular transmission?
How does the quaternary ammonium structure of ipratropium contribute to its mechanism of action as a muscarinic antagonist?
How does the quaternary ammonium structure of ipratropium contribute to its mechanism of action as a muscarinic antagonist?
What is the primary advantage of the thiophene ring structure in the muscarinic antagonist tiotropium compared to ipratropium?
What is the primary advantage of the thiophene ring structure in the muscarinic antagonist tiotropium compared to ipratropium?
