4.
Select the effect of cholinergic stimulation on the urinary
bladder.
a.
No effect.
b.
Urination is stimulated.
c.
Urination is suppressed.
5.
Which statement best describes direct acting cholinergic agents?
a.
These agents alter or inhibit the activity of acetylcholinesterase.
b.
These agents form a complex with acetylcholinesterase thus producing
cholinergic activity.
c.
These agents reduce the activity of epinephrine in order to enhance the
effects of cholinergic stimulation.
d.
These agents have molecules that resemble acetylcholine molecules and
produce action on the acetylcholine receptor sites of the postganglionic synapse.
6.
Pilocarpine hydrochloride is used in the treatment of:
a.
Nonobstructive urinary retention.
b.
Glaucoma.
c.
Myasthenia gravis.
d.
Obstructive urinary retention.
Neostigmine (Prostigmine) is used in the treatment of:
7.
a.
Nonobstructive urinary retention.
b.
Glaucoma.
c.
Myasthenia gravis.
d.
Obstructive urinary retention.
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