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What is a major reason why Acetylcholine (ACh) is not used clinically?
What is a major reason why Acetylcholine (ACh) is not used clinically?
- Effective orally
- Limited spread effect
- Long duration of action (correct)
- Causes hypotension
Which choline ester is used for the treatment of postoperative and postpartum urinary retention?
Which choline ester is used for the treatment of postoperative and postpartum urinary retention?
- Bethanechol (correct)
- Atropine
- Scopolamine
- Methacholine
What is a common side effect observed with choline esters?
What is a common side effect observed with choline esters?
- Increased heart rate
- Bronchodilation
- Nausea and vomiting (correct)
- Hypertension
Why is Methacholine rarely used?
Why is Methacholine rarely used?
What is the main therapeutic use of Acetylcholine (ACh) when used topically to the eye?
What is the main therapeutic use of Acetylcholine (ACh) when used topically to the eye?
What is a contraindication for cholinergic agonists?
What is a contraindication for cholinergic agonists?
What is the therapeutic use of choline esters?
What is the therapeutic use of choline esters?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of direct acting cholinergic agents?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of direct acting cholinergic agents?
For which condition are indirect acting parasympathomimetics commonly used?
For which condition are indirect acting parasympathomimetics commonly used?
What is a potential therapeutic effect of reversible cholinesterase inhibitors?
What is a potential therapeutic effect of reversible cholinesterase inhibitors?
Which condition is NOT commonly treated with direct acting cholinergic agents?
Which condition is NOT commonly treated with direct acting cholinergic agents?
What is a potential side effect of using indirect acting parasympathomimetics?
What is a potential side effect of using indirect acting parasympathomimetics?
What is the therapeutic use of pilocarpine when administered orally?
What is the therapeutic use of pilocarpine when administered orally?
Which condition is NOT a therapeutic use of pilocarpine?
Which condition is NOT a therapeutic use of pilocarpine?
What is the therapeutic use of cevimeline primarily related to?
What is the therapeutic use of cevimeline primarily related to?
Which statement best describes the therapeutic effect of pilocarpine on exocrine glands?
Which statement best describes the therapeutic effect of pilocarpine on exocrine glands?
In which condition would pilocarpine be least likely prescribed?
In which condition would pilocarpine be least likely prescribed?
What distinguishes cevimeline from pilocarpine in terms of therapeutic use?
What distinguishes cevimeline from pilocarpine in terms of therapeutic use?
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