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What is the primary mechanism of action of atropine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of atropine?
- Competitive nicotinic ganglion blocker
- Antimuscarinic receptor antagonist (correct)
- Depolarization of ganglia ANS and striated muscle
- Inhibition of neuromuscular transmission
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of scopolamine?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of scopolamine?
- Relief of uveitis
- Treatment of Parkinson's disease
- Antidote for organophosphate toxicity
- MANAGEMENT OF MOTION SICKNESS (correct)
What is the primary difference between atropine and scopolamine?
What is the primary difference between atropine and scopolamine?
- Atropine is used as an antidote for organophosphate toxicity
- Scopolamine is an agonist at muscarinic receptors
- Scopolamine is used to treat uveitis
- Scopolamine has a longer duration of action in the CNS (correct)
What is the primary mechanism of action of ipratropium?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ipratropium?
Benztropine is primarily used as an adjuvant treatment for which condition?
Benztropine is primarily used as an adjuvant treatment for which condition?
What is the primary effect of cholinergic antagonists on the urinary system?
What is the primary effect of cholinergic antagonists on the urinary system?
What is the primary pharmacokinetic characteristic of atropine?
What is the primary pharmacokinetic characteristic of atropine?
Which of the following is a side effect of cholinergic antagonists?
Which of the following is a side effect of cholinergic antagonists?
What is the primary therapeutic use of darifenacin?
What is the primary therapeutic use of darifenacin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of trimethaphan?
What is the primary mechanism of action of trimethaphan?
What is the primary mechanism of action of competitive nicotinic ganglion blockers like mecamylamine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of competitive nicotinic ganglion blockers like mecamylamine?
What is the main difference between depolarizing and non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
What is the main difference between depolarizing and non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
What is the primary therapeutic use of Curane?
What is the primary therapeutic use of Curane?
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
What is the primary use of rocuronium?
What is the primary use of rocuronium?
What is the primary effect of nicotine on dopamine levels?
What is the primary effect of nicotine on dopamine levels?
What is the primary effect of mecamylamine on blood pressure?
What is the primary effect of mecamylamine on blood pressure?
Which cholinergic antagonist has a stronger central nervous system effect than atropine?
Which cholinergic antagonist has a stronger central nervous system effect than atropine?
What is the primary therapeutic use of ipratropium and tiotropium?
What is the primary therapeutic use of ipratropium and tiotropium?
Which of the following cholinergic antagonists is used to treat overactive bladder?
Which of the following cholinergic antagonists is used to treat overactive bladder?
What is the primary mechanism of action of trimethaphan?
What is the primary mechanism of action of trimethaphan?
What is the primary effect of nicotine on the autonomic nervous system?
What is the primary effect of nicotine on the autonomic nervous system?
Which of the following is a common side effect of cholinergic antagonists?
Which of the following is a common side effect of cholinergic antagonists?
What is the primary therapeutic use of tropicamide?
What is the primary therapeutic use of tropicamide?
What is the primary mechanism of action of benztropine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of benztropine?
What is the primary effect of atropine on the eye?
What is the primary effect of atropine on the eye?
What is the primary mechanism of action of mecamylamine in the treatment of hypertension?
What is the primary mechanism of action of mecamylamine in the treatment of hypertension?
What is the primary effect of nicotine on glutamate levels?
What is the primary effect of nicotine on glutamate levels?
What is the primary mechanism of action of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
What is the primary mechanism of action of non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers?
What is the primary therapeutic use of succinylcholine?
What is the primary therapeutic use of succinylcholine?
What is the primary effect of benzodiazepines on GABA?
What is the primary effect of benzodiazepines on GABA?
What is the primary adverse effect of succinylcholine?
What is the primary adverse effect of succinylcholine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of succinylcholine?
What is the primary mechanism of action of succinylcholine?
What is the primary effect of nicotine on norepinephrine levels?
What is the primary effect of nicotine on norepinephrine levels?
