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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
Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which tolterodine, a muscarinic antagonist, exerts its effects in the treatment of urinary incontinence?
Nonselective blockade of M2 and M3 muscarinic receptors
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?
Aromatic rings that protect the ester group from hydrolysis
How do muscarinic antagonists, such as ipratropium and tiotropium, help alleviate pulmonary constriction in conditions like COPD or asthma?
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What is the primary reason why tropicamide and cyclopentolate, ophthalmic muscarinic antagonists, have a shorter duration of action compared to atropine?
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Which of the following is the primary mechanism by which neuromuscular blockers, such as competitive non-depolarizing blocking agents (CNMBs), interfere with neuromuscular transmission?
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How does the quaternary ammonium structure of ipratropium contribute to its mechanism of action as a muscarinic antagonist?
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What is the primary advantage of the thiophene ring structure in the muscarinic antagonist tiotropium compared to ipratropium?
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