6 - Cholinomimetics

Question 1

Anticholinesterase drugs have the ability to increase activity at which synapses within the autonomic nervous system?

A: All autonomic synapses
B: Pre- and post-ganglionic parasympathetic synapses
C: Pre- and post-ganglionic sympathetic synapses
D: Post-ganglionic parasympathetic synapses only
E: Pre-ganglionic sympathetic synapses only

Answer 1

B: Pre- and post-ganglionic parasympathetic synapses

Question 2

Anticholinesterase drugs can be used to treat which of the following conditions?

A: Asthma
B: Glaucoma
C: Hypotension
D: Motion Sickness
E: Peptic Ulcer Disease

Answer 2

B: Glaucoma